Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

The Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. To participate in the selection process please see the below information.

The Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department is responsible for protecting and serving over 8,000 people in the Boroughs of North Braddock, East Pittsburgh, and Rankin located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania just 11 miles east of Pittsburgh. Candidates should possess values of integrity, compassion, excellence, and community.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

· Completion of a certified police academy training program (ACT 120 Certification)

· Valid driver's license

· Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal history and drug screening

· Excellent physical fitness and stamina to perform job duties effectively

· Ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations

· Knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures related to law enforcement

Salary & Benefits

· Starting salary $63k

· 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off

· 100% Employer paid medical benefits

· Paid time off

· Uniforms and equipment provided

Application Process

Eligible applicants who wish to apply must submit the following materials:

· A current resume.

Summary of Essential Responsibilities

· Patrol assigned areas to maintain public order and prevent crime

· Respond to emergency calls and provide assistance as needed

· Enforce traffic laws and issue citations for violations

· Provide support and assistance to victims of crime or accidents

· Prepare detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations

· Additional work as assigned

Competencies

· Criminal investigation: Experience in conducting thorough investigations into criminal activities.

· Driving: Proficient in driving vehicles safely and adhering to traffic laws

· Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work; double-checks the accuracy of information to ensure high-quality and precise work products.

· Decisiveness: Exercises good judgment by making sound well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; makes effective and timely decisions, even when data is limited; is proactive.

· Integrity and Honesty: Instills mutual trust and confidence; high standards of ethics; behaves in a fair and ethical manner toward others and demonstrates a sense of responsibility and commitment to public service.

· Interpersonal Skills: Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations; is tactful, compassionate, and sensitive, and treats others with respect.

· Multi-Tasking: Ability to understand, decipher, analyze, and make decisions utilizing multiple and simultaneous sources of informational input.

· Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; provides solutions to individual and organizational problems.

· Self- Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve, demonstrates responsible behavior.

· Knowledge of ordinances that apply to the various Borough communities.

Direct all questions to [email protected]