Police Officer

Provides service, which protects life and property, preserves peace, prevents criminal activities and enforces City ordinances and federal, state and local laws in the City of Pittsburgh. Police work involves an element of personal danger and officers must be able to function with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment and take appropriate action when faced with complex situations.

Department: Public Safety, Bureau of Police
Salary: $22.95 per hour while in Training Academy.
$33.15 Police Officer First Year.
Civil Service Classification: Competitive
Union: The Fraternal Order of Police, Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1
Benefits: Health and Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Tuition Assistance, Pension Plan, Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program, Uniform Allowance, Promotional Opportunities. (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

General Application Requirements

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time application (unless otherwise indicated below), or your application may be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• At least 20 years of age at the time of filing the application.
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• A United States citizen.
• Applicants must be or become residents of an area within a 25-mile air radius of the downtown City-County Building prior to employment and remain a resident within the 25-mile air radius throughout employment.
• A current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C – regular) or a current, valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces. Licenses must be presented prior to appointment. PA driver's license must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained throughout employment.
• Preference points documentation, if applicable, must be submitted no later than your Written Examination date. Review the Veterans' Preference, Pittsburgh Public Schools Graduate Preference, or Residency Preference section for details. Any inaccurate/incomplete or untimely documentation submitted will not be considered when awarding Preference Points.

NOTE: Assistance with your application can be obtained at the Human Resources & Civil Service Office, 4th Floor, City–County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

LISTED BELOW ARE LOCATIONS WHICH HAVE PERSONAL COMPUTERS AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO APPLY ONLINE:

• HUMAN RESOURCES & CIVIL SERVICE- (APPOINTMENT ONLY) Call: 412-255-2710 or Email: talent@pittsburghpa.gov to schedule your appointment, 4th floor, City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
• BLOOMFIELD-GARFIELD CORPORATION- (APPOINTMENT ONLY) 412-441-6950, 5321 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
• HOMEWOOD-BRUSHTON Y.W.C.A.- 412-243-2900, 6907 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
• THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOOD EMPLOYMENT CENTERS:

(Call for street address and hours of operation.)

Brashear Association- 412-390-3588 or 412-620-8234

Carnegie Library Oakland- 412-622-3133

East Side- 412-362-8580

Neighborhood Employment Center (West)- 412-520-8401

Career & Workforce Center (East)- 412-241-2811 or 412-436-0985 extension 1436

Neighborhood Employment Center (Northside)- 412-323-1163

Criminal History

Conviction of a felony or serious misdemeanor is disqualifying unless applicant has been pardoned. Other behaviors may lead to a candidate not being selected/"decertified". (Additional information available at www.joinpghpolice.com)

Medical Marijuana Card and Usage

MPOETC has adopted Federal law as it relates to the use of controlled substances, including state-sanctioned medical marijuana. Be advised that MPOETC will not certify an applicant for police recruit if they held a medical marijuana card one year prior to their Police Academy start date.

Veterans' Preference

Ten (10) Veterans' Preference points will be awarded to eligible candidates who achieve a FINAL passing score. You may attach your, or your spouse's (if deceased or disabled), ORIGINAL or COPY of original discharge and separation papers (DD-214 Member-4), to your application OR submit it at the time of the written exam. If you do not possess the Member-4 copy, you may submit the Member-1 copy along with a copy of your Honorable Discharge Certificate. The initial term of active obligated service enlistment must have been completed at the time of the test to include Reservists/National Guard members, or the member must have received a final discharge from active duty, Form DD-214. The Character of Service must be "positive."

If you are unable to locate your discharge and separation papers (Form DD-214 Member-4), you must complete a "Request Pertaining to Military Records" Form (SF-180) and send it to the appropriate agency. When received, return a copy of your DD-214 (member 4) to the Civil Service Office, 4th Floor, City-County Building. Military or National Guard reservists are eligible for veterans' preference if they have completed their initial reserve obligation. Reservists must provide a statement of service letter from their current Reserve or National Guard commanding officer at the rank of colonel (Army, Air Force, Marine), captain (Navy or Coast Guard) or higher. The letter can be attached to your application or submitted at the time of the written exam. The letter must include:

• Full name.
• A statement that characterizes your current service (i.e., honorable or under honorable conditions).
• Date military or National Guard reserve service began.
• Completion date of initial military reserve obligation.
• Statement if deployed in combat.

NOTE: Any applicant who is serving and was deployed or was recalled to Federal active duty (regardless of active duty length or place of service, even if they are still wit