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- THE POSITION
Are you looking for an exciting career in law enforcement? Would you enjoy the pride of knowing you are serving to protect the largest training base in Pennsylvania? The PA Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is looking for a dedicated and experienced Installation Police Officer. Our sworn officers provide general police work by providing services and protection to employees, the public, property, facilities, and grounds. If you are an energetic, productive, and sworn officer who takes pride in your work, put your ACT 120 training to great use and join us today!
Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.- DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Installation Police Officer, DMVA, you are a sworn police officer and exercises the power of arrest. Duties include patrolling federal and state-owned buildings and grounds; and enforcing federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations through warnings, citations, or arrests. You investigate vehicle accidents involving persons or property; criminal activity, suspected activity, or reported crimes, and reports findings; and unusual incidents, fires, or other hazards.
Work is performed independently within operating policies and involves situations that may be dangerous or stressful in nature. Detailed instructions are contained in the Standard Operating Procedures. The Police Chief provides special written and verbal instructions and issues these instructions on an as needed basis.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Full-time employment
- Work hours 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, rotating shifts, rotating days, with 30-minute lunch.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:- Successful completion of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission Certified Basic Police Academy (Act 120) training.
Special Requirement:- All candidates must possess a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
Other Requirements:- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- All candidates must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap. Must maintain an Automated Installation Entry (AIE) card once it is issued
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.- EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.