Harrisburg Bureau of Police - Police Officer
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General Requirements:
Age - Must be at least 21 years of age by March 23, 2025.
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 March 23, 2025.
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.
We offer:
• 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 visit, Harrisburgpa.gov for information on the City of Harrisburg and its Police Department. Any questions please Contact Officer Colin Kerns at ckerns@harrisburgpa.gov or 717-255-6473 or Sara Bradnick at smbradnick@harrisburgpa.gov or 717-255-6447.
Equal opportunity employer. Woman and Minority applicants encouraged to apply.
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.