Patrolman - Lexington
Listing Title:
Patrolman
Listing Description
Police Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Lexington, Oklahoma
Salary: Based on experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
•High school diploma or GED.
•Valid Oklahoma driver’s license upon hire.
•Must be certified as a Peace Officer by the Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).
•Must obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the department.
•Must successfully complete an extensive background investigation.
•Must successfully complete the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Police Officers with the Lexington Police Department perform a variety of law enforcement and public safety duties, including, but not limited to:
•Patrol assigned areas by vehicle and/or on foot.
•Monitor and report suspicious or hazardous activities.
•Enforce state laws and make arrests when appropriate.
•Serve criminal arrest warrants and transport prisoners to detention facilities, including completing the booking process.
•Conduct crime scene investigations and gather, preserve, and document evidence.
•Serve search warrants and complete associated documentation.
•Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects and obtain statements.
•Investigate traffic collisions and prepare required reports.
•Perform routine law enforcement functions, including traffic control, parking enforcement, and building security.
•Provide security and law enforcement services for special events.
•Respond to alarms, disturbances, and calls for service.
•Collect, preserve, and prepare evidence for court proceedings.
•Provide testimony in court when required.
•Respond to emergencies and provide first aid.
•Conduct preliminary and/or special investigations as assigned.
•Provide information, assistance, and resources to members of the community.
•Perform other duties as assigned to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
WHAT WE OFFER
The Lexington Police Department offers qualified applicants:
•Take-home patrol vehicle for eligible officers residing within 10 miles of the city limits.
•Paid medical insurance for the employee.
•Low-cost dental and vision coverage for the employee.
•An opportunity to serve the citizens of Lexington and make a meaningful, lasting impact in the community.
•The opportunity to work as part of a supportive and professional law enforcement team.
(Job) Location:
Lexington, OK
Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
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Contact Information -
Company/Municipality Name:
Lexington OK Police Department
Street Address
121 E Broadway
City
Lexington
State
Oklahoma
Zip Code
73051
Phone Number
4055279881
Contact Job Title:
Chief of Police
First Name
Bryan
Last Name
Palmore
Email Address
bpalmore@lexingtonok.gov
Listing Expiration Date:
11/30/2026