Company Profile
Company History
On May 2, 1890, President Harrison signed the Organic Act, permitting local governments to be formed within the Oklahoma Territory. On July 15, the new County Commissioners consolidated and incorporated two towns into the City of Oklahoma City, a metropolis of 5,086 souls. On August 9, 1890, W. J. Gault was elected mayor, and created the 5-man Oklahoma City Police Department. Charles Colcord was hired as the first Chief at a salary of $60 per month. Chief Colcord hired four officers, one from each of the four city wards. The City Council leased a two-story building at 13 N. Broadway for $25 a month. The basement became the City Jail, and the second floor housed City offices, Police Headquarters, and Police Court.
Since that time, Oklahoma City has continued to grow. The City is now 621.2 square miles, and has a population of approximately 540,321 within the City limits. In the consolidated Metropolitan area, the population is approximately 1,083,346. Like the city, the Oklahoma City Police Department has also continued to grow. As of April 2009, there were 1,028 commissioned officers and 322 civilians serving in the department.
Benefits
Competitive Salary; Paid vacation, holidays, & sick leave; Longevity Pay; Bilingual Incentive Pay; College Tuition Reimbursement; Educational Incentive Program; Shift Differential Pay; Uniform Allowance; Overtime Programs Available; Life Insurance; Health, Eye, Dental Insurance; Pension Fund; 20 Year Retirement Program; Work 8 Days on - 6 Days off; Multiple Career Opportunities; Specialized Units