Capitol Police Officer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position allows you to safeguard facilities, respond to emergencies, and support a wide range of public safety needs. You will help keep people safe through steady decision making and clear communication. Apply today to become part of a trusted team dedicated to protecting everyone who enters the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex. This position provides essential police services through patrols, investigations, enforcement of laws, and response to safety concerns across the Capitol Complex. It involves communication, physical readiness, problem solving, and steady professionalism in demanding situations.

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.
• Possess an active motor vehicle license.
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• 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.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Satisfactory completion of an MPOETC medical examination, drug screening, psychological examination, and truth verification examination.
• Successfully complete MPOETC physical exam and drug test
• Successfully complete MPOETC psychological and Nelson-Denny exams
• Successfully complete physical agility test
• Successfully complete voice stress or polygraph

Responsibilities

• Conduct mobile, foot, and bicycle patrols while maintaining security of buildings and scan points
• Apply knowledge of crimes code, vehicle code, and criminal procedure to investigations and arrests
• Manage crowds, respond to disturbances, and remain calm during verbal abuse or threats
• Assist victims, carry individuals when needed, and work in extreme weather or physically demanding conditions
• Monitor and dispatch calls, provide clear responses to service requests, and prepare accurate reports
• Maintain all required departmental and Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) certifications, including first aid, defensive tactics, and weapons qualifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed