Police Officer

Minimum Requirements

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).

Key Responsibilities

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.

How to Apply

Applications may be obtained in person at

Lexington Police Department
121 E. Broadway
Lexington, OK 73051
Applications may also be requested via email.
bpalmore@lexingtonok.gov
jwilliams@lexingtonok.gov