Police Officer

About This Role

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. &nbsp;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.<br><br><strong>Department:</strong> Public Safety, Bureau of Police<br><strong>Salary:</strong>&nbsp;$22.95 per hour while in Training Academy.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $33.15 Police Officer First Year.<br><strong>Civil Service Classification:</strong> Competitive<br><strong>Union:</strong> The Fraternal Order of Police, Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1<br><strong>Benefits:</strong> Health and Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Tuition Assistance, Pension Plan, Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program, Uniform Allowance, Promotional Opportunities. &nbsp;(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

Requirements

<span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">If you meet the General Application Requirements, you will be email notified to schedule the written examination. You must pass the written examination in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service Eligibility List for Police Officer. </span><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Note: Candidates will be ranked on the eligibility list by month tested in written examination score order.</strong></u><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"> </strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Specific weights for the various test componen