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Our City Needs You. Become A Philadelphia Police OfficerMake 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.
Check out joinphillypd.com for more information on the hiring process!
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is training level work in general duty police activities involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws, and the investigation of crimes. An employee in this class receives formal training at the Police Academy and on-the-job experience preparatory to assuming full patrol duties. Work is performed under the supervision of a police supervisor and requires regular exposure to uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions. The work requires frequent exercise of moderate physical effort.

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.

1. EDUCATION
Education equivalent to the completion of high school.

AND
2. AGE REQUIREMENT
Must be twenty (20) years of age at the time of appointment whichis the date on which a person enters the Police Training Academy


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE BILINGUAL SPECIALTY: Sufficient training and/or experience to be able to understand and speak fluently and clearly in English and the designated non-English language.

Both Bilingual and Non-Bilingual Candidates are eligible to apply! You must indicate on your application that you are a fluent in a non-English language to be considered for the Bilingual Specialty. If you do not indicate that you are fluent in a non-English language, you will be considered for the General Specialty.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to meet the physical and medical standards approved for this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Must obtain and maintain a Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Certification from the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission during tenure of employment as a Police Officer Recruit.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by any state at the time of appointment to the Police Officer Recruit class.

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/or prior to the expiration of the residency waiver and during tenure of employment as a Police Officer Recruit.

Other Requirements

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to get additional points applied to scores, candidates MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 Member-4, official college transcript, Police Cadet Explorer certificate, legacy documentation, and/or volunteer service letter.

It is an absolute requirement that you provide this documentation within 30 days after the eligible list is established.

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:

RECOMMENDED 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 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.

Email: Brittany.Perez@Phila.gov

Fax: 215-686-2347 with ATTN: Brittany Perez

Mailing address:City of PhiladelphiaOffice of Human Resources1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530Philadelphia, PA 19102Attention: Brittany Perez

If you upload your documentation, you should not postal mail a paper copy of the documentation.

EVALUATION OF FITNESS FOR DUTY
Candidates who have their names placed on the eligible list will be evaluated for their fitness for duty. Eligible candidates will be notified to appear for evaluations of fitness in such numbers and at such times as the Director may determine to be necessary or convenient. The number of candidates referred to the evaluation of fitness will be based on an estimate of the number of candidates who will be successful in the evaluation of fitness. Evaluations of fitness shall be related to the requirements of the job.

Candidates must comply with the physical agility, reading, medical examination, psychological examination, background investigation and all other requirements of the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission to be eligible for appointment as a Police Officer Recruit.

Failure to pass any of these evaluations may disqualify the candidate for appointment and may result in the removal of the candidate's name from a certification or from an eligible list.

Please visit the joinphillypd.com website for a detailed description of the orientation process which will evaluation your fitness for duty. In the Hiring Process Overview section, you are able to review the step-by-step orientation process which includes the completion of the Nelson Denny Reading Comprehension Test and a Physical Fitness & Agility Test.

You are encouraged to begin preparing yourself to be successful at orientation. You are welcome to review the resources below to begin your preparations. Please be advised the suggested resources are NOT the actual test, but will give you an idea of what the test is like.

View the Nelson Denny Study Guide

Click on the link below for an inside look of what it will take to complete the Physical Agility Test:

Philadelphia Police Department Recruit Physical Agility Requirements Video

You must pass all tests at orientation to be admitted to the Philadelphia Police Training Academy.PDN-9c908759-f0af-4bdf-8071-cbe4f2a5b4e2