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

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