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Applicants must remit, at the time of application, a non-refundable fee in the amount of $35.00. Payment may be made by money order or personal check, made payable to "City of Philadelphia."
Applications are available on the Concourse Level of the Municipal Services Building, 15th & J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
When applying by U.S. mail, payment should be enclosed with the application and sent to:
City of Philadelphia
Personnel Department
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1640
Philadelphia, PA 19102
To apply in person, please visit the Employment Application Center on the Concourse Level of the Municipal Services Building, 1401 J. F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City Philadelphia. The Application Fee will be required at the time of application.
This application fee may be waived for individuals who demonstrate an inability to pay because of certain types of financial need.
More information about applying for Police Officer Recruit is available on the Philadelphia Police Department website ( www.ppdonline.org/career/ ).
More information about the Application Fee may be viewed at http://www.phila.gov/personnel/
U.S. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTE:
Ten points for veteran’s preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination (for concurrent examinations, this applies only to applicants who are not currently employed by the City in a civil service position). You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a DD214, member 4, to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered.
This is training level work in general duty police activities involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and the investigation of crimes. An employee in this class receives formal training for approximately 30 weeks prior to assuming full patrol duties. Work is performed under the supervision of a police supervisor and requires regular exposure to hazardous and/or unpredictable conditions. The work requires frequent exercise of moderate, physical effort.
Call the police recruiting unit at 215-683-COPS or by email at www.ppdonline.org for additional information.
For additional information regarding this class please refer to specification 6A01 available at www.phila.gov/personnel.
High school diploma or ged by the time of hire to be hired for the position
Must have reached nineteenth (19th) birthday but not have reached fortieth (40th) birthday by date of appointment. Candidates must be within these age limits on the date of appointment. The date of appointment is the date on which a person actually enters the police academy for training
A citizen of the united states
A valid driver’s license
Drug free, including marijuana free
Good physical and mental health
Willingness to work rotating shifts and work dangerous situations
Pass all examinations listed below
NOTE:
Applicants must pass an entrance examination to be given further consideration for processing. Applicants will be processed in rank order, according to score, plus applicable veteran's preference points.
RESIDENCY WAIVER NOTE:
The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of the City of Philadelphia for one year prior to date of appointment. Establishment of residency will be required of each non-resident hired not later than six (6) months after completion of the probationary period.
EXAMINATION PARTS AND WEIGHTS:
Will be related to the duties of the position and will consist of the following:
| PARTS | WEIGHTS | |
|---|---|---|
| - | Open Competitive | |
| Written Examination | 100% | |
| TOTAL | 100% | |
Candidates must also successfully complete each of the following steps in the selection process:
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees who compete will receive no promotional preference in this examination.
ALL Applications MUST be received by the close of business or postmarked on or before the date above.