FullTime Police Officers

Job Type: Full-Time
Department: PPD Police
Bargaining Unit: P
Parts: Training & Experience Evaluation
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. Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
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. The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at janine.Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.
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.
For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io 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 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.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources
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Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination. RESIDENCY WAIVER The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS 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, October 26, 2026.
The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
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; 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.
Preference Points may be claimed from the time of application until 30 days after the eligible list is established. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Ten points will be added to the scores of eligible veterans. Attach a DD214, member 4, or NGB-22 to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered. Veteran's Points may be claimed at any time before the list expires.
Ten points will be added to the scores of the children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty.
Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA are eligible for additional points

Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America).

Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the examination before veteran's preference, legacy preference or national volunteer service preference points are awarded.

MODIFIED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
Completion of PA Act 120 accredited training program.
NOTE: Please attach a copy of your training program with your application or email to
Medical

• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid personal days
• Backup Child and Adult care
• Wellbeing platform and programs
• Have you completed the PA Act 120-accredited training program? Were you referred by a Philadelphia Police Department employee to apply for this job opportunity?

If you were referred by a Philadelphia Police Department employee, please provide the employee's name.
If you were referred by a Philadelphia Police Department employee, please provide their badge number or unit code.