Installation Police Officer, DMVA

As an Installation Police Officer, DMVA with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), you will join a team that takes pride in supporting a vital military facility. This role offers a chance to stay active, strengthen your skills, and contribute to the security of Fort Indiantown Gap. Each day brings new challenges that call on your training and experience.

Step into a position where your commitment to service will make a meaningful difference.

This position supports providing police services and protection to employees, the public, and property at Fort Indiantown Gap installation by performing a wide range of police duties. As an Installation Police Officer, DMVA, you will perform the following duties:

• Patrol Duties: Patrol buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle to maintain safety
• Law Enforcement: Enforce federal, state, and local laws through warning, citation, or arrest
• Emergency Response: Respond to calls for assistance and determine the nature of reported emergencies
• Investigations: Investigate accidents, criminal activity, unusual incidents, and alarms and document findings
• Reporting Tasks: Prepare police reports, maintain activity logs, and document probable cause for warrants
• Equipment Operation: Operate patrol vehicles, communications equipment, and other law enforcement tools

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are rotating shifts (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM). You will have rotating days off.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission Certified Basic Police Academy (Act 120) training.

• You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania non‑commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must pass a physical ability test based on the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission physical fitness assessment standards.
• You must possess a valid federal or state‑issued photo  pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must maintain an Automated Installation Entry (AIE) card once it is issued.
• You must obtain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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