POLICE OFFICER

The City of Blanchard is a vibrant, rapidly growing community located just southwest of the Oklahoma City metro area between Norman and Chickasha. The Blanchard Police Department continually accepts applications for quality police officers. Police Officers are responsible for community service; jurisdictional patrol; the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws; arrests and booking, etc.

State mandated minimum requirements are:

Must be 21 years of age or older
High school diploma or GED
No felony convictions
No involvement in crimes of domestic violence
Free of moral turpitude

Preferred candidates may possess:

College degree or significant hours toward such
CLEET Basic Peace Officer certification or above
Strong written and oral communication skills
Sound judgment and the ability to think quickly
Highly principled ethics and moral character
A true desire to serve all members of society

Successful candidates must:

Undergo a rigorous background examination
Complete a physical fitness assessment
Complete a written exam of basic knowledge
Appear before a structured interview board
Pass polygraph examination and interview
Pass psychological examination and interview

Applications may be obtained at the Blanchard Police Department at 117 W. Broadway, (405) 485-9391. The City of Blanchard is an equal opportunity employer.

RESERVE OFFICER

The City of Blanchard is a vibrant, rapidly growing community located just southwest of the Oklahoma City metro area between Norman and Chickasha. The Blanchard Police Department continually accepts applications for quality reserve officers. Reserve Officers are responsible for community service; jurisdictional patrol; the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws; arrests and booking, etc.

State mandated minimum requirements are:

Must be 21 years of age or older
High school diploma or GED
No felony convictions
No involvement in crimes of domestic violence
Free of moral turpitude

Preferred candidates may possess:

College degree or significant hours toward such
CLEET Reserve Officer certification or above
Strong written and oral communication skills
Sound judgment and the ability to think quickly
Highly principled ethics and moral character
A true desire to serve all members of society

Successful candidates must:

Undergo a rigorous background examination
Complete a physical fitness assessment
Complete a written exam of basic knowledge
Appear before a structured interview board
Pass polygraph examination and interview
Pass psychological examination and interview

Applications may be obtained at the Blanchard Police Department at 117 W. Broadway, (405) 485-9391. The City of Blanchard is an equal opportunity employer.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

The City of Blanchard is a vibrant, rapidly growing community located just southwest of the Oklahoma City metro area between Norman and Chickasha. The Blanchard Police Department is currently accepting applications for quality Communications Officers. Communications Officers are responsible for dispatching police, fire, and emergency services; maintaining the 911 system; supervision of prisoners in the municipal jail, etc.

Minimum requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or GED
No felony convictions
No involvement in crimes of domestic violence
Free of moral turpitude

Preferred candidates may possess:

Experience in communication/dispatch environments
OLETS and/or jail training/ certification
College degree or significant hours toward such
Strong written and oral communication skills
Viable computer and office skills
Highly principled ethics and moral character
Sound judgment and the ability to think quickly
A true desire to serve all members of society

Applications may be obtained at the Blanchard Police Department at 117 W. Broadway, (405) 485-9391. The City of Blanchard is an equal opportunity employer.