City of Ardmore Human Resources Department

 

Revised: Tuesday, June 23, 2009; 9:34 am
 

 


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POSITION OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY

 

 

Communication Specialist

Fire and Police Dispatch

#81

$ 11.11 or more DOQ

Police Officer

City of Ardmore Police Department

# 3

$29,994 - $32,775 DOQ Annually

Crime Scene Analyst

Forensic Lab, Police Department

#87

$ 16.91 or more DOQ

 

 

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

 

 

CRIME SCENE ANALYST

POSITION # 87

FORENSIC LAB, POLICE DEPARTMENT

POSTED: June 22, 2009

$16.91 OR MORE DOQ

HOURS: Shift Varies

 This city is looking for an individual to join our Crime Scene Investigation department.

 YOU WILL NEED:

Education and/or Experience: Any combination of experience and training of the following. At least three years of experience in a law enforcement agency or related organization performing technical identification work. A Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Criminalistics, Criminology, Forensic Science or related field may be substituted for two years of experience, or an equivalent to an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Administration of Justice, Police Science, Public/Business Administration or a closely related field. Must posses a valid driver license.

 Duties Include:

  • Investigating crime scenes
  • Surveying crime scenes and formulating a plan of action for processing.
  • Identifying, collecting, and documenting crime scene trace evidence from firearms, blood spatters, etc.
  • Photographing, a crime scene, by applying professional photographic techniques.
  • Prepare a detailed report of the investigation, and maintain records and case files of all evidence and information acquired.
  • Submit fingerprints to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations for submission into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System Database

Special Requirements: Must pass a police background investigation which includes a polygraph examination. Within six months of employment must establish residence within 30 minute response time from City Hall. Will be required to work shifts, and serve in an on-call status 50% of the time.

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

POSITION # 81

CITY OF ARDMORE FIRE AND POLICE DISPATCH

POSTED: March 30, 2009

$11.11 OR MORE DOQ

HOURS: SHIFT VARIES

REQUIRES A BACKGROUND RELEASE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMITTANCE

 Requires a High School diploma or GED, with two (2) years of general clerical experience. Must not have ever been convicted by Federal, State, or any other Law Enforcement authorities for any violation of any Federal, State, County or Municipal Law, regulation or ordnance which may be a contraindication of a public safety position. Must pass an in-depth background and reference checks, and must be of good moral character.

 Prefer one (1) year experience in receiving and processing public service calls in law enforcement or fire agency. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a State Terminal Certification issued by the State of Oklahoma within six (6) months of hire date. Knowledge to operate computer aided dispatch 9-1-1 systems. Receive emergency service calls from the public requesting law enforcement, fir ambulance or other emergency service. Knowledge of basic office procedures, methods and computer equipment, general law enforcement codes, practice and methods, knowledge of basic principles and procedures of record keeping. Ability to perform routine clerical duties, type accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance, communicate verbally and in writing, to handle stressful situations, to work various rotating shifts, sitting extended periods of time, and subject to call ins. Work closely with others in an office environment, sustained posture and intense attentiveness for prolonged periods, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and to follow all policy and procedures of the Department and the City.

REQUIRED:

 **All applicants must perform a data entry examination with the Oklahoma Workforce Commission; (walk-ins are welcomed) located at 201 A Street Southwest, Ardmore, Oklahoma. This agency will test you on your data entry and occupational skills. These tests include the 10-key data entry, and word per minute typing test. The preferred data entry score is 40 words per minute or greater, however, if you do not achieve this score, you have not failed the test. The test score sheets must be included with a completed application.

 

 

 

POLICE OFFICER

 

CITY OF ARDMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT

RE-POSTED: February 27, 2009

$32,266 - $35,250 DOQ ANNUALLY FOR 2210 DUTY HRS

HOURS: SHIFT VARIES

*REQUIRES POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION TO APPLY*  Download an application at www.ardmorecity.org

 

Experienced Officer $500 Sign-on Bonus

 

A JOB WITH A FUTURE

The police profession offers benefits, varied work assignments and unlimited opportunities. It doesn’t tie you to a desk. It takes you out in the community to meet people and resolve real world problems.

 

Starting Wages

$32,266 to $35,250 Annually Depending on Experience

(2210 Duty Hours)

 

City of Ardmore Police Officer requires you must…

·        Be a United States Citizen

·        Be at least 21 years of age, and under 45 years of age at date of hire

·        Have a valid drivers license without restrictions

·        Be able to pass entry-level Physical and Written Exam

·        Have a High School Diploma or GED

·        Be of Good Moral Character

·        Have a honorable discharge if prior Military Service

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Residency Requirement: See Human Resources manual or department policy for more details.

“All who do not reside within the corporate city limits of Ardmore shall live no more than twenty (20) minutes average driving time from the Ardmore Police Department.

Those residing outside the corporate city limits of Ardmore who desire to live further that twenty (20) minutes average driving time shall submit a written request to the Chief of Police stating specific reasons for the policy waver.”

 

 

 

 The Daily Ardmoreite also lists current posted positions.  

A City of Ardmore Application  is available in the Human Resources Department, and shall be returned to the same office or mailed to the address below. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. central time.

Positions will be posted for at least five (5) Oklahoma Workforce Commission working days and may be closed at any time thereafter. The Human Resources Department bulletin board is the official posting. A list of Posted Positions will be listed in The Daily Ardmoreite.  APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO AND PASS A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TEST IF A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS EXTENDED. Applicants may undergo a motor vehicle report, criminal history background, polygraph examination, and reference checks. Upon a conditional job offer a drug screen, agility test, functional capacity evaluation, psychological evaluation and medical screening will be conducted. Some convictions or deferred adjudication may be considered a contraindication for employment with the City of Ardmore. Employees who are required to possess a commercial drivers license (CDL) are required to undergo alcohol and controlled substance testing which include pre-employment (controlled substance only), post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, follow-up and random testing. The City of Ardmore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free work place. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the non-essential functions. We ask that you not contact the personnel responsible for interviewing the position for which you are applying; instead, wait for us to contact you. Please ensure the Human Resources Department has your present points of contact. Due to the volume of applications for certain positions, there is no requirement to interview all applicants.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, review of education and experience; job related tests, oral interview and reference check are samples of what may be required. The City of Ardmore may require applicants applying for a clerical position to take a typing, keyboard skills, Basic Occupational Literacy Test (BOLT) and 10-key test upon return of application to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Office or agents of the City may conduct this test.
Applications are position specific. An applicant may apply for one position on a single application form; any additional or new positions must have a new application submitted.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Resumes will only be accepted with a fully completed City of Ardmore application packet.

 

 Equal Opportunity Employer,

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
 

 

Apply:
Human Resources, City of Ardmore
23 South Washington Street, P.O. Box 249, Ardmore, OK 73402
www.ardmorecity.org / Phone: 580.223.3425; Fax: 580.226.5554
 

Drug & Tobacco Free Work Place

Good Benefits Package