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Capitol Police Officer

Capitol Police Officer

Commonwealth Of PennsylvaniaHarrisburg, PA, United States
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THE POSITION

Are you interested in dedicating your professional life to a challenging career that you can be proud of while having the ability to positively impact the lives of others? We encourage you to join The Capitol Police as we continue to seek a more diverse group of officers who will safeguard the constitutional rights of all the citizens we serve. Apply today to find fulfillment and success with our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Capitol Police Officers provide a variety of police services and are to be knowledgeable with the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Vehicle Code, and Rules of Criminal Procedure. In this key role, you must be able to exercise powers of arrest and be able to use physical force to apprehend and subdue the arrestee(s); conduct mobile, foot, and bicycle patrols; conduct investigations; engage in crowd control; and you must also be able to deal with verbal abuse, taunts, insults, and threats. Additionally, you will provide building security and scan point duties, complete reports, solve problems, and maintain all departmental and municipal police officers' Education and Training Commission certifications. Running, climbing, crawling, and being able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, and extreme weather conditions, as well as perform other related duties, are all part of the job.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

  • Full-time employment
  • Schedule to be determined.
  • Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

  • Successful completion of the Capital Police Officer Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Successful completion of an equivalent law enforcement officer training or certification program that allows eligibility for commissioning as a police officer.
  • Special Requirements :

  • You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
  • You must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
  • All employees in this job must have active Act 120 certification obtained through a training program approved by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) prior to appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment in the job.
  • 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.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.
  • Legal Requirements :

  • You must pass a background investigation.
  • A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a (MPOETC) medical examination / drug screening, psychological examination, and truth verification examination.
  • The required testing that MUST be successfully completed includes :
  • MPOETC Physical Exam & Drug test

  • MPOETC Psychological & Nelson Denny exams
  • Physical agility test
  • Voice stress or polygraph
  • 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).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • 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.pa.gov / agencies / employment / how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
  • 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.
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