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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Installation Police Officer, DMVA in Annville, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4466570 THE POSITION If you are a dedicated, sworn police officer who is looking for a public service career, The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is looking for you! We are in need of energetic and productive people who take pride in their work, and who have ACT 120 training, apply today! If you want to dedicate your professional life to something challenging that you can be proud of and positively impact the lives of others, we want you to be part of our team!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Installation Police Officer, you will provide police services and protection to employees, the public, property, facilities, and grounds of Fort Indiantown Gap. You will be responsible for patrolling buildings and grounds by foot or vehicle; controlling access to the fort at an access control point (including specific facilities and restricted areas); and responding to routine and emergency calls involving public assistance, fire, vehicle accidents or other types of emergencies.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are rotating schedules and days off. Shifts will be 12 hours per day, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. 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 Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission Certified Basic Police Academy (Act 120) training. Special Requirement: You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania noncommercial Class C driver's license or equivalent. Other Requirements: You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap, and you must maintain an Automated Installation Entry (AIE) card once it is issued. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink 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 medical examination and 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 towww.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.
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.
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.