Salary $69,492 - $90,253 - Starting Salary - New employees may be appointed at any step in the pay range depending on qualifications.
Certification Rule Rule of List
Competition Open-Competitive
Department
Announcement Date 07/08/2024
Close Date 08/04/2024
General Definition
Potential to earn up to $90K with great benefits and make an impact. Visit joinphillypd.com. Apply today!
Our City Needs You. Become A Philadelphia Police Officer
Make a Difference in Philadelphia! The Philadelphia Police Department is calling on individuals with empathy, diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to integrity to join our ranks. Be part of the 4th largest police force in the nation and play a pivotal role in making Philadelphia the safest city in America!
Enjoy great pay, comprehensive benefits and a clear path for career growth.
Engage in a community-focused approach to public safety.
Build lasting connections and trust between law enforcement and the community.
Bring your unique experiences to enrich our mission.
As a Philadelphia Police Officer, you will contribute to the day to day safety of our residents and to long-term community resilience. Join us and be part of creating a safe and united Philadelphia – be the difference.
For more information, visit joinphillypd.com
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
Union Code P. Police (FOP)
FLSA Code Non-Exempt
Application Procedures
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.
You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Charlene B. Clark-Smith
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone 215-686-3159
Fax 215-686-2347
Email Charlene.clark@phila.gov
For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
Minimum 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.
AND
Completion of PA Act 120 accredited training program.
NOTE : Please attach a copy of your training program with your application or email to Charlene.Clark@phila.gov.
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.
Mailing Address For Paper Transcript And Other Required Materials
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
Phone 215-686-3159
Fax 215-686-2347
Email Charlene.clark@phila.gov
Equivalency Statement(s)
Application Details
Notes to Applicants
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What We Offer
Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
Benefits – We Care About Your Well-being.
The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov . For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations
The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations at 215-683-5085. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit. Decisions will be made on a caseby-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.
As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.
Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works ( PGW ) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW .
Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.
Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.
For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on August 4, 2024.
Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:
Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application
All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.
If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.
Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions.
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ELIGIBLE LIST : OPEN - COMPETITIVE
Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
RESIDENCY WAIVER
The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. Establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one (1) year after appointment.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this application, To Be decided.
Your response to the residency question on this application will be used to determine eligibility for residency preference. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
U.S. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Ten (10) points for veteran’s preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. To be eligible, the veteran must be honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces by the first date of the examination. Candidates must submit a DD214 Member-4 to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered and will be required to submit additional documentation.
LEGACY PREFERENCE
The children and grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in open competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates must provide documented proof of relationship to the deceased parent or grandparent AND the death certificate of the deceased parent or grandparent. Candidates who qualify for this preference and pass open competitive civil service examinations shall have ten (10) points added to their final score.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE
Up To Five (5) Points Will Be Added To The Scores Of Eligible National Volunteers Who Apply For Open Competitive Tests And Pass The Examination. Candidates Must Submit a Copy Of Their Service Letter To The Staff Member Listed On The Announcement If They Wish For Their Eligibility To Be Reviewed. To Be Eligible, Candidates Must Have
Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps or AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps). Such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a oneyear term of service. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with AmeriCorps VISTA ; Such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a one-year term of service.
Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America).
Such Candidates Will Have
1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service.
2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.
3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service.
5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700.
Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the examination before veteran’s preference, legacy preference or national volunteer service preference points are awarded.
Projected Exam Date
Training And Experience Evaluation
Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.
Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.
An Eligible List is planned for the week of September 2, 2024. Please note that this date may change.
Test Review
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.
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Part Training & Experience Evaluation
Weight 100%
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Entry level
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Part-time
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