Recruiting Office
800 N. Portland Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 297-3438

The goal of the Oklahoma City Police Department is to select the best possible applicants for employment. Therefore, completion and advancement through the application process is based on ability and competition with other applicants. Upon completion of each phase applicants will be contacted if they are to advance to additional steps.

Applicants will participate in a series of strength-related exercises and timed running events. Failure to achieve the required fitness level in any category will result in disqualification on that date. Applicant will be allowed to reschedule, at a later date, when they are prepared.

All or part of the physical fitness evaluation may be administered again prior to the beginning of recruit training to ensure the applicant has maintained a proper fitness level.

THESE STANDARDS ARE UNIVERSAL. THERE IS NO DEVIATION IN REGARD TO SEX, AGE OR WEIGHT. THE LISTED TIMES OR REPETITIONS ARE THE MINIMUMS WHICH MUST BE ACHIEVED BY EACH APPLICANT.

Although not required, we strongly suggest participants consult with their own medical doctor, as to their current physical condition, to determine their individual ability to perform these assessments.

Applicants who successfully complete the preceding phases, and are selected to continue processing, will be required to complete a Background Investigation Book. An original or certified copy of the following is required, if applicable:

After completing the background book the applicant will be scheduled for an appointment with the coordinator.

The coordinator will review the book and interview the applicant to establish a stability rating.

Applicants selected to proceed will be scheduled for a polygraph examination with the police department examiner.

Applicants will be evaluated for psychological suitability. This evaluation will include the completion of the California Personality Inventory (CPI). Selected applicants will undergo a comprehensive psychological evaluation by a trained psychologist.

Applicants that have successfully completed the above steps, and who are selected for continued processing, will be given a thorough background investigation.

The assessment board’s responsibility is to assess the applicant’s qualities, personal characteristics and ability to perform as a police officer. A list of acceptable applicants is referred to the Chief of Police for his review.

The Chief of Police selects the applicants who will attend the Police Academy, pending successful completion of the medical examination.

Applicants must meet the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System Physical Standards. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) will also be administered.

Hired applicants will begin employment as a Police Recruit in the Oklahoma City Police Department. An academy lasts approximately 26 weeks and is a non-residential academy. You are a paid employee while you attend and your uniforms and equiptment are supplied to you.

The police recruit will attend the Oklahoma City Police Department Recruit Training Academy. The course of instruction includes:

Upon successful completion of the academy, the recruit will be a C.L.E.E.T. * Certified Police Officer and eligible for up to 30 college credit hours. After graduation from the Academy, the recruit is assigned to a field-training officer for approximately 4 months and must meet the minimum standards established by the FTO program.

*Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training

After three years of service, an officer may apply for duty in specialized assignments. Acceptance is based on the education, experience, training and evaluation of the officer seeking the special assignment to fields as:

Career Development is also encouraged through a College Tuition Reimbursement
Program and Educational Incentive Pay. (See police pay plan)