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ABOUT THE POSITION
This is general duty police work on an assigned shift involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws, and investigation of crimes. Work is performed under the supervision of a police officer of higher rank. The employee has a controlling impact on the prevention of crime within an assigned area. Work requires regular exposure to uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions and the frequent exercise of moderate physical effort. The essential functions and tasks required for the position of police officer, include, but are not limited to, qualification and use of firearms, patrolling and apprehension of suspects. Employees in this class must also comply with Commonwealth municipal police officer certification requirements Minimum Training, Education & Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
EDUCATION:
Education equivalent to completion of a standard high school.
ANDCompletion of PA Act 120 accredited training program.
Physical & Medical Requirements
Ability to meet the physical and medical standards approved for this class.
Age - Must have reached the following birthday as of the date of appointment.
Twentieth (20th) Birthday
Required Licenses & Certifications
Possession of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Certification from the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission within three months of appointment and during tenure of employment as a Police Officer 1.
Initial and annual qualification on a police firearms course, by a certified police firearms instructor, with any firearms, shotguns, rifles authorized for use including personal weapons carried in lieu of issued weapons or as a second weapon.
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 60 days of establishing Pennsylvania residency and during tenure of employment as a Police Officer 1. Preferred License Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license from any state at least three years prior to appointment as a Police Officer 1. Other Requirements DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their commonwealth or state Law Enforcement Officers' Certification.
It is an absolute requirement that you provide this documentation by the examination date. It is optional whether you provide this documentation by attaching it to this application or submitting via email, mail or fax. Your options are further explained below: Option 1 - Upload an official copy of your documentation and attach to this application
You may upload the documentation into your account, and attach to this application. Once uploaded to your account, the documentation may be attached to all future applications. This will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future. This also ensures that your documentation will not be misplaced.
Your documentation should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. It cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted. Option 2 - Submit an official copy of your documentation via email, mail or fax - One time use only!
If you submit the required documentation via email, mail or fax, it will be used for this application only. You will have to submit the documentation again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Copies of the documentation will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:
Charlene B. Clark-Smith
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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