Cleveland county seeking to fill positions

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for detention officers and dispatchers.

Interested individuals must be 19 years of age and a United States citizen. Annual salary begins at $31,000 for detention officers and $31,500 for dispatchers. Insurance and benefits provided.

CCSO seeks employees with a high-degree of ethical standards and moral character. Individuals must have sound judgment and the ability to think quickly.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Interested parties need a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Detention officers and dispatchers must pass a background investigation, polygraph exam and drug test. Both positions require employees work shifts in a 24/7 operation.

Applicants cannot have any felony or major misdemeanor convictions nor pending criminal charges. They also cannot have any domestic abuse convictions or a domestic violence record.

Anyone interested must complete an “application and personal history” statement.

Interested parties should call (405) 701-8840 and ask for Patty. Applications may be picked up at CCSO, 128 S. Peters Ave. Norman, OK 73069 or download from www.ccso-ok.us.

Any questions regarding this press release and/or information can be addressed to Meghan McCormick, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, community liaison/public information officer. McCormick can be reached at (405) 701-8847.