Officer Employment | City of Bartlesville

Police Department

The starting hourly rate of pay is $24.80 an hour for a new recruit or $25.42 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 ($28.76/$49,524) for state certified officers. Annual equipment allowance, and longevity pay, along with health, dental, vision insurance.

Minimum Requirements:

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:

Competitive salary
Lateral transfers for certified officers (Up to step five)
Insurance (health, dental, vision)
20 year retirement program and pension fund
41 hour work week
Uniforms, equipment and firearm provided to each officer
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Holiday leave
Military leave
Take home car program (must live in city limits to be eligible for take home car)

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 :

Self-Disclosure Form

Please complete below application and print:

Police Application – Fillable

Send completed applications and related documents to:
Human Resources – City of Bartlesville
401 S. Johnstone Ave.
Bartlesville, OK 74003

Background Application (FILLABLE)