April 28, 2008

Guymon Police Department

Position Title: Entry or Lateral Patrolman
Position Type: Police
Job Description

The Guymon Oklahoma Police Department is looking for highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the exciting field of Law Enforcement as a Police Officer. The Guymon Police Department employs individuals with the desire to serve and protect our community. These individuals must be highly motivated and willing to work in a fast paced environment that can be both physically and mentally challenging.

Summary of Essential Duties:
Patrol assigned area of City and enforce state and federal laws and city ordinances; patrol and examine buildings and residences to detect suspicious conditions and handle situations accordingly. Direct traffic in congested and emergency areas; report safety hazards; respond to the scenes of accidents, administer first aid, and investigate cause and file accident reports, investigate crimes, issue citations, and perform other pertinent job duties. Visit the scene of crimes and accidents; search for and preserve evidence; investigate and interview victims, witnesses and potential suspects; apprehend those suspected of crimes; participate in line-ups; make oral and written reports; provide testimony in court.
Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Applicants must have a high school diploma/GED.
• No felony convictions
• Must complete 12 months as a probationary officer by completing both written and knowledge requirements and field experience under direct supervision of a field training officer.
• Must be able to qualify with firearms on shooting range.
• Must be able to pass State physical fitness requirements and MMPI exam, be State Certified within 6 months of hire, and pass agility test.

Additional Information

Health Insurance- The city of Guymon currently pays 100% of health premiums for employees and their families.

Wellness Program- Employees receive 4 Wellness days a year (1 per quarter) to take off with pay

Retirement- The city of Guymon participates in the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund for civilian employees and Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System for sworn employees

Holiday Pay- Employees currently receive 11 holidays per year

Vacation- Employees earn vacation time monthly that can be used after probation is completed

Sick Time- Employees earn sick time monthly that can be used after probation is completed

Take Home Car- Officers are normally issued take home vehicles as long as they reside within the city of Guymon and have completed CLEET certification

Employment Housing Allowance- Employees can receive $5000 toward the purchase of a home in Guymon in return for agreeing to stay employed for three years.

Uniforms- All uniforms, duty gear, weapon, and equipment with the exception of boots are issued to officers by the department.

For more detailed information contact us through the POLICEONE website and we will mail or email you an application package that includes more information.

Job Requirements
  • Age 21
  • Education HS / GED
  • Experience None Required
  • Additional Requirement :

    The Guymon Police Department has established a standard which requires applicants to meet other criteria above and beyond the state standards. These standards include

    a. no misdemeanor drug convictions / pending cases within the past five years,
    b. no pending case on any felony charge
    c. no active warrant with any jurisdiction
    d. no DWI/DUI related conviction / pending cases within the past five years
    e. no more than one DWI/DUI conviction / pending case
    f. no conviction / pending case for crimes of violence
    g. no conviction / pending case for crimes of sexual nature
    h. no driving license suspension for excessive points within past five years
    i. no conviction / pending case for any crime involving a firearm
    j. no conviction / pending case for any crime classified as a property crime
    k. no conviction for theft or other deceptive crime ie: Fraud, Forgery, Theft by Deception, etc
    l. no felony arrest that results in a misdemeanor court conviction if a preponderance of the evidence indicates a felony was committed

  • Salary Information
    Entry Level Salary: $28745   annual
    Academy Graduate: $MORE   annual
    Lateral: $MORE   annual
    Top Pay: $VARIES   annual

    Contact Information

    Eddie Adamson
    police@guymonok.org
    Guymon Police Department
    906 NW 5th
    Guymon, Oklahoma 73942
    ph: (580)338-6525





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