The Blanchard Police Department is always looking for outstanding officers
who have a desire to serve our community. Applications are available at:

Blanchard Police Department
117 W. Broadway in Blanchard, Oklahoma

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER
  • Must be 21 years old
  • US Citizen
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Absolutely no felony convictions
  • No convictions for crimes of moral turpitude or domestic violence
  • Valid Oklahoma drivers license
  • Valid Oklahoma insurance security verification
  • Passing score on CLEET physical standards test
  • Passing score on CLEET written test
  • Passing score on MMPI
  • FBI and OSBI fingerprint clearance
  • Background Investigation
  • No DUI convictions
  • Good moral character
  • Strong desire to serve the community
Benefits Include:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Take home patrol unit if you reside within Blanchard City limits
  • Great working environment

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

  • Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
  • Arrange to euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
  • Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
  • Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
  • Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
  • Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
  • Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
  • Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
  • Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
  • Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
  • Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
  • Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
  • Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
  • You must be a licensed driver with no alcohol or drug related traffic convictions.
  • Pre-employment drug screen required.
Benefits Include:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Take home animal control unit if you reside within Blanchard City limits
  • Great working environment