Police Officer Recruit
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Job Location:
Shawnee, OK - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Shawnee Police Department is currently hiring multiple candidates including non-certified Police Officers! The general purpose of the Police Officer position is to affirmatively promote a feeling of community safety and security through the safe efficient effective and lawful performance of law enforcement duties and functions. NEW starting salary begins at $61500 per year with no experience. Police Officers receive annual step increases plus merit increases earning an annual salary up to $100000 after year 8.
If you are a certified/lateral officer please apply through Police Officer - Lateral job posting
Daily routines require taking calls for service patrolling to deter and detect crime investigating crimes and complaints citing and arresting law violators preparing and following up on reports and cases protecting persons and property and securing and protecting prisoners. When not responding to calls for service the police officer is expected to use unassigned work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or the equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age by the date of employment
- U.S. Citizen
- Valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record
Note: Kansas residency not required.
For information on automatic exclusions visit the Police Department website here.
Application Instructions:
Information on this application will be used to judge your qualifications and evaluate your education for the position that you are applying for. Please read all of the questions carefully and answer all questions completely and honestly.
- Include all past and current employers.
- Include all education from high school through highest level of education with start and end dates.
- List three character references that you have known for at least three years are not related to you andare not listed as a supervisor in the Employment History section.
- Please Note: Most correspondence will be done electronically.
Do not leave any blank spaces. If a question does not apply write DNA in the answer space. All information in this application is subject to verification. Any false misleading or incomplete information will result in your application being eliminated.Your ability to completelyand honestly fill out this application is part of the process to determine your suitability foremployment. If you intentionally leave out any information that you think might be detrimentalto you obtaining a job such as past drug use any incidents of theft or other crimes it willautomatically eliminate you from consideration for employment. The fact that you may haveused drugs committed theft or another illegal act will not automatically eliminate you but theomission of it during the application process will. Once submitted this application becomes the property of the City of Shawnee.
Application Process and Timeline:
Below is the tentative timeline and schedule for the June 2026 JCRPA hiring process. These dates are subject to change. All candidates will participate in all of the process components. Laterals are encouraged to apply at any time through the Police Officer - Lateral job posting and will move through the steps without consideration for the academy. If you have questions regarding the hiring process components or the timeline please reach out to the Shawnee Recruitment Team at or .
Week of December 29th Interview Day (Initial Staff PAT)
Week of January 12th Polygraphs
Week of January 26th Interviews with Police Chief
Interview Day (Initial Staff PAT)
Week of February 9th Job Fit Assessments
Polygraphs (group 2)
Week of February 23rd Interviews with Police Chief (group 2)
Interview Day (Initial Staff PAT)
Week of March 9th Job Fit Assessments (group 2)
Polygraphs (group 3)
Week of March 23rd Interviews with Police Chief (group 3)
Week of April 6th Job Fit Assessments
Additional steps include: background investigation post-offer physical examination post-offer drug screen
March - May 2026 Tentative Start Date(s)
June 8 2026 JCRPA Begins
Additional Statements:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.
The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the Citys policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age national origin disability socioeconomic status genetic information citizenship veteran status or familial status or any other basis protected by state or federal law in regard to hire training promotion transfer layoff dismissal discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information if needed please contact Human Resources at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- Computer Operation
- Physical Examinations
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Suspension Experience
- Tribal Law
- Conflict Management
- Security
- Heavy Lifting
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
