Police Officer

City of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides service which protects life and property, preserves peace, prevents criminal activities and enforces City ordinances and federal, state and local laws in the City of Pittsburgh. Police work involves an element of personal danger and officers must be able to function with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment and take appropriate action when faced with complex situations.

Requirements

At least 20 years of age at the time of filing the application.
A High School Diploma or GED.
A United States citizen.
Applicants must be or become residents of an area within a 25-mile air radius of the downtown City-County Building prior to employment and remain a resident within the 25-mile air radius throughout employment.
A current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C – regular) or a current, valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces.
Conviction of a felony or serious misdemeanor is disqualifying unless applicant has been pardoned.
MPOETC will not certify an applicant for police recruit if they held a medical marijuana card one year prior to their Police Academy start date.

Nice To Haves

Veterans' Preference points will be awarded to eligible candidates who achieve a FINAL passing score.
Pittsburgh Public School Graduate Preference points will be awarded to eligible candidates who achieve a FINAL passing score.
City of Pittsburgh Residency Preference points will be awarded to eligible candidates who achieve a FINAL passing score.

Responsibilities

Patrol: Activities involving observing zone conditions or responding to incidents as required.
Traffic Enforcement and Control: Activities performed at the scene of traffic accidents and activities involved in traffic enforcement, such as issuing parking and moving traffic violations.
Preliminary Searches: Activities involving searches to locate suspects, evidence, or missing/injured persons.
Preliminary Investigations: Activities involving initial investigations of incidents and decisions.
Suspect Control: Activities involving pursuit, isolation, containment, search, and apprehension of suspects.
Arrests: Activities involving arrest processing procedures, detention, and lodging of prisoners or juveniles.
Evidence/Property Safeguard: Activities involving identifying, safeguarding, storing, and otherwise accounting for evidence, and non-Police Department property at a zone station.
Life/Property Safeguard at Incident Scene: Activities involving safeguarding and securing people and property at the scene of specific incidents.
Notifications/Communications/Administration: Activities involving official requests for assistance inside and outside the Department. Distribution of information regarding incidents and conditions in the zone. Activities involving communications with superior officers and other officers to coordinate the activities of the zone.
Reports, Forms and Memo Books: Activities involving the preparation of written (paper or electronic) forms, reports, or memo books. Forms and reports may be a variety of types, such as: captioned (fill-in-the-blank), written narrative, or a combination of these.
Court Appearances: Activities involving appearance in court, testimony, and prosecution in a variety of cases (e.g., criminal, civil, and administrative).
Community Relations: Engages in activities that foster positive relations between community members and the Bureau of Police.
Police Bureau Property Safeguard: Activities involving safeguarding or accounting for the proper condition of all police property and equipment.
Bureau Policies, Procedures, Rules and Laws: Activities involving using and explaining the Department policies and rules, and City, State, and Federal laws that govern the activities of police officers.
Professional Development: Activities to improve your skills or to improve the Department. This includes participating in specific training or education, participating in professional organizations, or attending conferences.
Related Tasks and Duties: Other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.