Bartlesville - Bartlesville PD - Police Officer - Posted Jan. 28, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
| Agency/Department Name |
|---|
| Bartlesville Police Department |
| Position Title |
| Police Officer |
| Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Reserve, etc.) |
| Ful-Time |
| Location |
| Bartlesville |
| Minimum Requirements |
| -Be a citizen of the United States -21-45 years of age -High School Diploma or GED -Valid driver’s license -Good moral character -Suitable emotional stability |
| Key Responsibilities |
| -Patrols assigned area to include all public and private businesses and residences, parking lots, surface streets and highways enforcing all federal, state and local laws. -Directs vehicular traffic; enforces traffic laws; directs pedestrian traffic; removes hazards from the roadway; issues citations, explains legal procedures, checks vehicle license plates, registration and other required documents. -Investigates traffic accidents -Enforces all applicable City, local, state and federal laws. -Secures and protects the scene of a crime and the immediate area surrounding the crime scene so that no evidence is disturbed. -Reviews all documents, papers and notes related to an investigation to allow for knowledgeable courtroom testimony. -Makes arrests of persons observed or suspected of committing crimes. -Maintains and organizes field notes and other information to complete final departmental reports. |
| Salary/Compensation (if available) |
| The starting hourly rate of pay is $26.95 an hour for a new recruit or $27.62 for CLEET certified officers. The Bartlesville Police Department offers education incentive, sign on bonus for CLEET certified Officers ($3,000 at hire, $3,000 at one year), Lateral Entry Program up to step 5 ($30.48/$63,398.40) for state certified officers. |
| How to Apply (instructions and/or link) |
| The City of Bartlesville accepts applications for the position of police officer on a continual basis. To apply, please go to www.cityofbartlesville.org navigate to departments-Police Department-Police Employment-Job openings and application portal. |
| Contact Information (name, phone, email) |
| Cpl. Jacob McKinley, 918-338-4052, jbmckinley@cityofbartlesville.org Sgt. Josh Newell, 918-338-4207, jenewell@cityofbartlesville.org |
| Application Deadline |
| None |
| Other Information (optional details such as benefits, shift schedules, or notes) |
| -Competitive salary -Lateral transfers for certified officers (Up to step five) -Health, dental & vision insurance (including the Zero Card) -20 year retirement program and pension fund -41 hour work week -Uniforms, equipment and firearm provided to each officer -Longevity Pay -Educational pay -Vacation leave -Sick leave -Holiday leave -Military leave -Take home car program (must live in city limits to be eligible for take home car) -Annual equipment allowance, and longevity pay, along with health, dental, vision insurance (including the Zero Card). |
Last Modified on
Feb 10, 2026
