The City of Ponca City offers a financial bonus program for newly hired Police Officers who are certified in Oklahoma or a state with reciprocity, and who are exempt from attending the full CLEET Academy. The bonus has two levels ($3,000 and $5,000), based on years of experience in a full time, certified, law enforcement position prior to employment with the City of Ponca City, and is paid in three parts. Please call Chief Don Bohon at (580)767-0375 for details.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time in all environmental conditions and on occasion operates the vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.  Patrol assigned area of City and enforces state and federal laws and City ordinances; patrols and examines building and residences to detect suspicious conditions and handles situations accordingly.  Directs traffic in congested and emergency areas; reports safety hazards; responds to scene of accident, administers first aid, and investigates cause and file accident reports; issues citations to violators of traffic laws.
Visit the scene of crimes and accidents; searches for and preserves evidence; investigates and interviews victims; witnesses and potential suspects; apprehend those suspected of crimes; participates in line-ups; makes oral and written reports; provides testimony in court.
Speaks before citizen’s groups and participates in various training sessions

In addition to the starting wage, the officer may receive additional educational incentive pay per pay period: