Police Report Clerk - City Hiring & Career Expo for High School and Career Tech Students

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range:  409

Hourly Rate:  $18.19 - $28.20

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL AND CAREER TECH JUNIORS AND SENIORS IN THE SEVEN-COUNTY METRO AREA

ATTENTION APPLICANTS

On-site interviews will be offered to qualified applicants (valid photo ID required) during the City of Oklahoma City From Classroom to City Career: Hiring & Career Expo Event, to be held Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Metro Tech, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111. Interview questions are included in the supplemental questions.  Upon receiving and accepting a job offer, applicants will be referred for drug testing (as applicable based on position) that will be conducted on-site as part of the City’s background process for employment. Criminal history checks will also be obtained following the event as part of the background process.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Civilian employees of the Oklahoma City Police Department must successfully complete a comprehensive background check and polygraph test prior to employment.

POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY

The Oklahoma City Police Department’s Body Art/Visible Tattoo Policy is available at the following link: Tattoo Policy — OKCPD.  Please ensure you have read the policy, understand the policy, and are willing and able to comply with the policy.

POLICE REPORT CLERK WORK SCHEDULE 

Police Report Clerks work an 8 days on/6 days off schedule, assigned to one of the following rotations:

• Tuesday to Tuesday
• Wednesday to Wednesday
• Thursday to Thursday

Upon successful completion of training, employees will be assigned to one of the following shifts based on operational needs:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• 3rd Shift: 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

ELIGIBILITY LIST PREFERENCE ORDER

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered (when the vacancy is open to external applicants).

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.
• Completion of the application questions is required.
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.

For detailed information about the City’s hiring and background processes, check out the: Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks

If you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked Questions

Please note the background check process for Police Department positions is specified above.

TOTAL REWARDS

At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life.  We offer:

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and prof