<p>Announcement Details</p> <p>Exam Announcement Details</p> <p>Exam Title</p> <p>Police Officer 1</p> <p>Exam Number</p> <p>6A02-20250317-OC-00</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$69,492 - $90,253 Starting Salary - New employees may be appointed at any step in the pay range depending on qualifications.</p> <p>Certification Rule</p> <p>Rule of List</p> <p>Competition</p> <p>Open-Competitive</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Announcement Date</p> <p>03/17/2025</p> <p>Close Date</p> <p>05/18/2025</p> <p>General Definition</p> <p>Potential to earn up to $90K with great benefits. Visit joinphillypd.com for more information. Apply today!</p> <p>Our City Needs You. Become A Philadelphia Police Officer</p> <p>Make a Difference in Philadelphia! The Philadelphia Police Department is calling on individuals with empathy, diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to integrity to join our ranks. Be part of the 4th largest police force in the nation and play a pivotal role in making Philadelphia the safest city in America!</p> <p>Enjoy great pay, comprehensive benefits and a clear path for career growth. Engage in a community-focused approach to public safety. Build lasting connections and trust between law enforcement and the community. Bring your unique experiences to enrich our mission.</p> <p>As a Philadelphia Police Officer, you will contribute to the day to day safety of our residents and to long-term community resilience. Join us and be part of creating a safe and united Philadelphia - be the difference.</p> <p>For more information, visit joinphillypd.com</p> <p>AMENDMENT TO CLOSING AND ELIGIBLE LIST DATES</p> <p>Please be advised that the closing date for this announcement is now May 18, 2025, and the eligible list date is now the week of May 26, 2025.</p> <p>Candidates who have applied when this examination was announced on March 17, 2025, should not re-apply.</p> <p>ABOUT THIS POSITION</p> <p>This is general duty police work on an assigned shift involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws, and investigation of crimes. Work is performed under the supervision of a police officer of higher rank. The employee has a controlling impact on the prevention of crime within an assigned area. Work requires regular exposure to uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions and the frequent exercise of moderate physical effort. The essential functions and tasks required for the position of police officer, include, but are not limited to, qualification and use of firearms, patrolling and apprehension of suspects. Employees in this class must also comply with Commonwealth municipal police officer certification requirements</p> <p>Union Code</p> <p>P. Police (FOP)</p> <p>FLSA Code</p> <p>Non-Exempt</p> <p>Application Procedures</p> <p>CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION</p> <p>Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.</p> <ol> <li> <p>You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.</p> </li><li> <p>The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:</p> </li></ol> <p>Charlene B. Clark-Smith</p> <p>City of Philadelphia</p> <p>Office of Human Resources</p> <p>1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530</p> <p>Philadelphia, PA 19102</p> <p>Phone 215-686-3159</p> <p>Fax 215-686-2347</p> <p>Email Charlene.clark@phila.gov</p> <ol start="3"> <li>For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov </li></ol> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>Minimum Training, Education & Experience</p> <p>The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.</p> <p>EDUCATION : Education equivalent to completion of a standard high school.</p> <p>AND</p> <p>Completion of PA Act 120 accredited training program.</p> <p>NOTE : Please attach a copy of your training program with your application or email tocharlene.clark@phila.gov.</p> <p>Physical & Medical Requirements</p> <p>Ability to meet the physical and medical standards approved for this class.</p> <p>Age - Must have reached the following birthday as of the date of appointment.</p> <p>Twentieth (20th) Birthday</p> <p>Required Licenses & Certifications</p> <p>Possession of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Certification from the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission within three months of appointment and during tenure of employment as a Police Officer 1.</p> <p>Initial and annual qualification on a police firearms course, by a certified police firearms instructor, with any firearms, shotguns, rifles authorized for use including personal weapons carried in lieu of issued weapons or as a second weapon.</p> <p>Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 60 days of establishing Pennsylvania residency and during tenure of employment as a Police Officer 1.</p> <p>Preferred License</p> <p>Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license from any state at least three years prior to appointment as a Police Officer 1.</p> <p>Other Requirements</p> <p>DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Candidates MUST submit a copy of their commonwealth or state Law Enforcement Officers' Certification.</p> <p>It is an absolute requirement that you provide this documentation by the examination date. It is optional whether you provide this documentation by attaching it to this application or submitting via email, mail or fax. Your options are further explained below:</p> <p>Option 1 - Upload an official copy of your documentation and attach to this application</p> <p>You may upload the documentation into your account, and attach to this application. Once uploaded to your account, the documentation may be attached to all future applications. This will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future. This also ensures that your documentation will not be misplaced. Your documentation should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. It cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.</p> <p>Option 2 - Submit an official copy of your documentation via email, mail or fax - One time use only!</p> <p>If you submit the required documentation via email, mail or fax, it will be used for this application only. You will have to submit the documentation again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Copies of the documentation will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants. Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:</p> <p>Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:</p> <p>Charlene B. Clark-Smith</p> <p>City of Philadelphia</p> <p>Office of Human Resources</p> <p>1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530</p> <p>Philadelphia, PA 19102</p> <p>Phone 215-686-3159</p> <p>Fax 215-686-2347</p> <p>Email Charlene.clark@phila.gov</p> <p>Equivalency Statement(s)</p> <p>Application Details</p> <p>Notes to Applicants</p> <p>AMENDMENT TO CLOSING AND ELIGIBLE LIST DATES</p> <p>Please be advised that the closing date for this announcement is now May 18, 2025, and the eligible list date is now the week of May 26, 2025.</p> <p>Candidates who have applied when this examination was announced on March 17, 2025, should not re-apply.</p> <p>As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.</p> <p>What We Offer:</p> <p>Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.</p> <p>Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?</p> <p>Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.</p> <p>Benefits - We care about your well-being.</p> <p>The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.</p> <p>Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service</p> <p>The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov . For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations</p> <p>The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and OHR . Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.</p> <p>As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person's gross pay for such period, without the person's consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.</p> <p>Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works ( PGW ) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW .</p> <p>Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.</p> <p>Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.</p> <p>Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.</p> <p>For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov</p> <p>ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on May 11, 2025.</p> <p>Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:</p> <ul> <li>Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number. </li><li>Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application. </li></ul> <p>All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.</p> <p>If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.</p> <p>Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions.</p> <p>Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at various social media sites. We can be found as Philadelphia Office of Human Resources. The pages for each are linked below:</p> <p>Facebook</p> <p>Twitter</p> <p>Youtube</p> <p>NextDoor</p> <p>Linkedin</p> <p>ELIGIBLE LIST : OPEN - COMPETITIVE</p> <p>Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination.</p> <p>Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.</p> <p>RESIDENCY WAIVER</p> <p>The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. Establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one (1) year after appointment.</p> <p>PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS</p> <p>Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this application, May 26, 2025.</p> <p>To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.</p> <p>The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.</p> <p>If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.</p> <p>U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE</p> <p>Ten (10) points for veteran's preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. To be eligible, the veteran must be honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces by the first date of the examination. Candidates must submit a DD214 Member-4 to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered and will be required to submit additional documentation.</p> <p>LEGACY PREFERENCE</p> <p>The children and grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in open competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates must provide documented proof of relationship to the deceased parent or grandparent AND the death certificate of the deceased parent or grandparent. Candidates who qualify for this preference and pass open competitive civil service examinations shall have ten (10) points added to their final score.</p> <p>NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE</p> <p>Up to five (5) points will be added to the scores of eligible national volunteers who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit a copy of their service letter to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. To be eligible, candidates must have:</p> <p>A. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps or AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps). Such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a one year term of service. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with AmeriCorps VISTA ; Such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a one-year term of service.</p> <p>B. Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America).</p> <p>Such candidates will have:</p> <ul> <li>1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service. </li><li>2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service. </li><li>3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service. </li><li>5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700. </li></ul> <p>Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the examination before veteran's preference, legacy preference or national volunteer service preference points are awarded.</p> <p>Projected Exam Date</p> <p>MODIFIED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION</p> <p>Approved applicants will receive a score of 70 and any additional preference points and be ranked on the eligible list. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.</p> <p>An Eligible List is planned for the week of May 26, 2025. Please note that this date may change.</p> <p>Test Review</p> <p>In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.</p> <p>Assigned to (view only)</p> <p>Assigned to</p> <p>Charlene Clark</p> <p>Parts & Weights</p> <p>Part</p> <p>Training & Experience Evaluation</p> <p>Weight</p> <p>100%</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Transcripts 1 </li><li>Transcripts 2 </li><li>Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates 1 </li><li>Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates 2 </li><li>DD-214 </li><li>Legacy Preference Documentation </li><li>Volunteer Service Documentation </li></ul> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Have you completed the PA Act 120 accredited training program? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <p>No, but I am a certified police officer for another law enforcement agency.</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Were you referred by a Philadelphia Police Department employee to apply for this job opportunity? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <p>If you were referred by a Philadelphia Police Department employee, please provide the employee's name.</p> </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <ul> <li>If you were referred by a Philadelphia Police Department employee, please provide their badge number or unit code. </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>How did you hear about this job opportunity? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Airport</p> </li><li> <p>Billboard</p> </li><li> <p>Campus recruiting</p> </li><li> <p>Career/Job Fair</p> </li><li> <p>Community College of Philadelphia Recruitment</p> </li><li> <p>Congreso</p> </li><li> <p>City Councilperson's Office</p> </li><li> <p>City Department advertisement or event</p> </li><li> <p>Current City Employee</p> </li><li> <p>Facebook, Twitter or other social media</p> </li><li> <p>Fire Department recruiting</p> </li><li> <p>Family/Friend</p> </li><li> <p>Free Library</p> </li><li> <p>Handshake</p> </li><li> <p>Job Interest Card Notification</p> </li><li> <p>Job Posting Websites (Indeed, Career Builder, Monster.com)</p> </li><li> <p>LinkedIn job posting</p> </li><li> <p>Office of Human Resources website/ Phila.gov/Jobs</p> </li><li> <p>Office of Human Resources Recruitment Team</p> </li><li> <p>OHR Mobile Recruitment (RV)</p> </li><li> <p>ONE STOP Job & Resource Hub</p> </li><li> <p>Orleans Technical Institute</p> </li><li> <p>PA CareerLink</p> </li><li> <p>Philadelphia Police Department website/ recruiting</p> </li><li> <p>Philadelphia School District CTE Recruitment</p> </li><li> <p>Philly311 (walk-in center or on-line)</p> </li><li> <p>Print Advertisement (Newspaper or Flyer)</p> </li><li> <p>SEPTA/transit</p> </li><li> <p>TV/Radio Advertisement</p> </li><li> <p>Water Department recruitment event</p> </li><li> <p>Other</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>The location that you are applying from is: </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Free Library</p> </li><li> <p>Recreation Center</p> </li><li> <p>Home/Work/School/Mobile device</p> </li><li> <p>311 Walk-In Center (City Hall)</p> </li><li> <p>OHR Mobile Recruitment Vehicle/Hiring Bus</p> </li><li> <p>Other</p> </li></ul>