Police Employment
OFFICER EMPLOYMENT
The starting hourly rate of pay is $26.29 an hour for a new recruit or $26.94 for CLEET certified officers. The Bartlesville Police Department offers education incentive, sign on bonus for CLEET certified Officers ($3,000 at hire, $3,000 at one year), Lateral Entry Program up to step 5 ($29.74/$61,859.20) for state certified officers, annual equipment allowance, and longevity pay, along with health, dental, vision insurance (including the Zero Card).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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- Be a citizen of the United States
- 21-45 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Good moral character
- Suitable emotional stability
BENEFITS INCLUDE
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- Competitive salary
- Lateral transfers for certified officers (Up to step five)
- Health, dental & vision insurance (including the Zero Card)
- 20 year retirement program and pension fund
- 41 hour work week
- Uniforms, equipment and firearm provided to each officer
- Longevity Pay
- Educational pay
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Holiday leave
- Military leave
- Take home car program (must live in city limits to be eligible for take home car)
TO APPLY
The City of Bartlesville accepts applications for the position of police officer on a continual basis. A separate application packet must be obtained from the Bartlesville Police Department or may be printed using the links below.
- New Hiring Process – Police Officer
- Applicant Checklist – Police Officer
- Disqualifier List – Police Officer
- Physical Assessment Test – Police Officer
- Agility Course Map
Please print and complete:
Send completed applications and related documents to:
Human Resources – City of Bartlesville
401 S. Johnstone Ave.
Bartlesville, OK 74003
For more information, contact:
- Human Resources: 918.338.4221
- Bartlesville Police Department Training Division: Sgt. Josh Newell 918.338.4052 or Lt. Chris Neal 918.338.4207
CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT
From time to time, the Bartlesville Police Department recruits and accepts applications from those seeking job opportunities with the City of Bartlesville. Requirements for non-uniform positions with the department include:
ANIMAL CONTROL
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- 18 years of age or older
- Driver’s License
- High School Diploma / GED
- Medical Exam
- Drug Screen
CLERICAL
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma / GED
- Drug Screen
911 EMERGENCY DISPATCHER
Police dispatch is a 24/7 operation and requires shift work including nights, evening, weekends, holidays which are assigned by seniority. Dispatcher pay starts at $18.79 per hour.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma / GED
- Entry Exam
- Medical Exam
- Drug Screen
Current job openings are available on the Human Resources Job Listings portal.
JOB OPENINGS & APPLICATION PORTAL
Click here to view and apply for current job openings.
- Applications are accepted only when a job posting is active.
- A separate application must be submitted for each position being applied for.
- The City of Bartlesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.