FAQs

If I am a certified police officer in another state, can I apply?: Yes, however the Edmond Police Department does not accept lateral transfers. Every accepted officer is required to attend the Edmond Police Academy.

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Police Recruitment

1. When can I apply?: The Edmond Police Department takes applications only during specific hiring periods. You may get your name on a call list by calling (405) 359-4437. You can also "like" our Facebook page for important dates and information. Edmond PD Recruiting Facebook

2. What does it take to be an Edmond Police Officer?: The Edmond Police Department looks for individuals with high levels of integrity, honesty, compassion and moral character. A desire to serve, a strong sense of work ethic and ability to communicate well with others are very important.

3. What are the minimum requirements?: An applicant must be at least 21 years old and cannot have reached their 46th birthday. Along with 24 or more hours of college credit hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Must submit a college transcript.

4. If I am a certified police officer in another state, can I apply?: Yes, however the Edmond Police Department does not accept lateral transfers. Every accepted officer is required to attend the Edmond Police Academy.

5. Is there an Edmond Police Academy?: Yes. It is a 21 week academy. The academy is not a live-in academy, Cadets will return at the end of the training day.

6. Must I complete an application in order to test?: Yes. When the hiring process is open, a preliminary application will be available online. Once your preliminary application is approved, you will receive the Edmond Police Department Official Application Packet via email. Please make sure you have a valid email address.

7. What does the written exam consist of and how can I prepare?: The written exam covers four areas: mathematics, grammar, reading comprehension and report writing. You do not need to have any prior knowledge of police work or police experience to take the test. Honing your skills in basic math, spelling, grammar and reading comprehension in any way you prefer should be sufficient to prepare you for the exam. You need to score a minimum of 70% in all four areas of the exam. The written exam takes approximately 3 hours.

8. What are the physical requirements?: Applicants must pass the Cooper Standards, agility course, timed push-ups, and timed sit-ups.

9. What can I do to prepare for the physical agility course?: Be in good physical condition and of healthy weight. Engage in regular exercise. Increase your cardiovascular health by doing short duration, high intensity workouts.

10. Does the Edmond Police Department hire Reserve Officers?: The Edmond Police Department does not have a reserve officer program. All officers serving are paid commissioned officers.

11. What if I have tattoos?: Our policy is that tattoos cannot be visible and must be covered while in uniform.