POLICE OFFICER

CITY OF BEAVER FALLS, PENNSYLVANIA

Qualified persons are invited to apply to the City of Beaver Falls Civil Service Commission to take competitive examinations leading to eligibility for appointment as a Full-Time Patrolman in the City of Beaver Falls Police Department.

An application packet can be obtained beginning Monday, November 14, 2022 at the City Building, second floor, 715 15th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

Completed applications must be returned by 3:30 PM, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 along with a $50.00 non-refundable application fee payable to the City of Beaver Falls.  No applications will be accepted after Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 3:30PM.

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, be a minimum of 21 years of age,  must have successfully completed Pennsylvania Act 120 Certification, including passing the final exam prior to submitting the application, required to live within twenty-five (25) air miles of the Beaver Falls City Building, a high school diploma or GED, have at least one year experience part-time (2,080 hours) in law enforcement (or an Associate Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field may substitute for the experience requirement), possess a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Driver’s License, and be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer as determined by the physical and psychological testing.  Successful applicants must meet all other Civil Service requirements.   

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  Starting salary for 2023 per contract is $46,944.65 (contract 2023 Patrolman top tier base salary is $69,393.47 and 2026 Patrolman top tier base salary is $80,331.63) with an excellent fringe benefit package including three (3) weeks’ vacation and three (3) personal days after one year probation, $800.00 yearly clothing allowance, sick and holiday bonuses, education compensation and reimbursements.    

TESTING DATE AND TIME:  The physical agility test will begin at 9:00AM on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 and will be conducted at the Allegheny County Police Training Academy.  The written test will begin at 1:00PM also on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 and will be conducted at the Beaver Falls Municipal Building.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Beaver Falls Civil Service Commission