Hiring Full Time Police Officer
The Town of Hinton is accepting applications for
full-time police officer
The Town of Hinton, Oklahoma is located in Caddo County approximately 45 minutes West of Oklahoma City right off I-40. Hinton is a small farming community that serves approximately 3,200 residents as of 2021. The Police Department has an immediate opening for a mature, dependable, moral, community driven motivated person. The Hinton Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements:
- CLEET Certification preferred, but not required
- Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen.
- Must have a Valid Oklahoma Driver License.
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Have no felony or major misdemeanor convictions, and no pending criminal charges.
- Have no involvement with illicit drug use or abuse.
- Have no arrest, or convictions for DUI, DWI, or reckless driving within the past 10 years.
- No convictions of crimes of moral turpitude or domestic violence
- No domestic violence incidents.
- Must have a high degree of ethical standards and moral character.
- Must be community oriented.
- Visible tattoos are allowed
- Must be of sound judgement and possess interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work when needed, days, nights, weekends, and or holidays.
- Must be able to perform police duties without any physical limitations or special accommodations.
- Must pass Background Investigation, Drug Screen, and Psychological Assessment Test. (MMPI)
Benefits:
- Oklahoma Police Pension Retirement System
- Uniform allowance
- Starting salary for uncertified officer is $15.00 per hour. Certified is negotiable upon experience.
- Department issued uniforms, firearms and related equipment.
- Take home vehicle if residing within 7 miles of City Limits
- Employer Paid Health insurance package
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
For application information or questions contact
Chief Chad Geraughty by email: hintonpd@hintonok.com
Applications are available at City Hall,
Mon. thru Fri. from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Located at 123 E Main Street, Hinton, Oklahoma 73047