Harrisburg Bureau of Police - Police Officer

Job Overview Department Harrisburg Bureau of Police Type Entry Level Job Title Police Officer Registration Fee $50.00 Contact ckerns@harrisburgpa.gov Location Harrisburg, PA

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Job Announcement

CITY OF HARRISBURG POLICE

(Testing process NOT currently open)

Interested in the joining City of Harrisburg Police? Enter your information below to be contacted once a testing process begins!

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General Requirements 

• Age - Must be at least 21 years of age 
• Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Education - Must have graduated from high school or received a G.E.D., or received an equivalent education acceptable to the Harrisburg Civil Service Commission.
• Driver's License - Must possess a current valid driver's license which has not been restored or suspended since April 4, 2022.
• General - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of Police Officer as defined in the Harrisburg Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

You must achieve a 70% on the written test to move on in the process. Submission of a formal application will need to be completed by those who score a 70% or higher.

Now Offering:

• Academy training paid for by the Harrisburg Bureau of Police

• Competitive Starting Salary and Benefits while in the Academy

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Defined Pension Plan and Paid Group Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

• Paid Holidays and Birthday

• No Residency Requirements

• 17 Specialized Divisions and Task Forces

Please direct questions regarding this position to ckerns@harrisburgpa.gov

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.