POLICE OFFICER

POLICE OFFICER

TOWN OF MCCANDLESS

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA

The Town of McCandless Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. Applications can be obtained at the Town of McCandless Police Department, 9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford, PA 15090 or download a copy at www.townofmccandless.org. Completed applications must be returned to the police department Monday through Friday between 8am – 4pm. Completed applications may also be e-mailed to policeapplicant@townofmccandless.org. All applications must be received by Friday, April 19, 2024 at 4pm.

REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible, you must meet at least one of the following of 1, 2 and 3: 1) Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. OR 2) Have at least 4 years (8,320 hours) law enforcement experience OR 3) Have at least 2 years (4,160) hours law enforcement experience AND one of the following: have an associate degree from an accredited college/university OR have 4 years of military service with an honorable discharge. Candidate must also meet ALL of the following: Be at least 21. Licensed by the Commonwealth of PA to operate a motor vehicle. Be a citizen of the USA. At the time of appointment, be Act 120 Certified under MPOETC. Be of good moral character, must be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer and agree to uphold and abide by the Town’s mission statement. Be free of habitual addiction to liquor or drugs. Be eligible to carry a firearm and be free from conviction of a disqualifying crime in accordance with the Police Officers Education and Training Program of Title 37 of the PA Code. Satisfy the requirements of Act 57 of 2020 pertaining to background checks.

Each applicant shall complete the prescribed application form. The applicant Is responsible for all information placed upon the form. False or incorrect information will void the application and any subsequent action taken upon it. The completed application and supporting documentation including, if appropriate, any claim for veteran’s preference is required.

The date, time and location of a written examination will follow. A score of 70% is the minimum passing score on this examination. An agility test, oral examination, psychological and medical examination will also be conducted.

The Town of McCandless is an equal opportunity employer.