Installation Police Officer, DMVA

Overview

Installation Police Officer, DMVA with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) supports police services and protection for Fort Indiantown Gap installation. The role involves staying active, applying training and experience, and contributing to the security of the installation through a range of police duties.

This position provides police services and protection to employees, the public, and property at Fort Indiantown Gap. Responsibilities include the following:

• Patrol Duties:
  Patrol buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle to maintain safety
• Law Enforcement:
  Enforce federal, state, and local laws through warnings, citations, or arrests
• 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

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) with rotating days off
• Telework:
  This position does not offer telework
• Salary:
  Starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases
• Communication:
  You will receive further information via email; check your email (including spam/junk folders)

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

• Possess a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent

• PA residency requirement or information on Residency Guidelines
• Pass a physical ability test based on MP0
  
  ETC physical fitness assessment standards
• Possess a valid federal or state-issued photo  pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap
• Maintain an Automated Installation Entry (AIE) card once issued
• Obtain and maintain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification within the probationary period
• Ability to perform essential job functions

• Pass a background investigation
• Conditional offer requires medical examination and a drug screening
• Falls under Child Protective Services Law
• Conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance

Examination and posting notes:
This position was posted previously for seniority candidates; it is open to all applicants.

• Resumes and similar documents will not be reviewed; provide relevant experience and education on the application
• Submit your application by the posting closing date; late applications will not be accepted
• Failure to comply may disqualify you from consideration
• All responses must reflect your own experience; generative AI tools may be used for preparation but not to misrepresent information

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans

• 711 for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities

If you need accommodations due to a disability, discuss requests with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a diverse workforce. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or other protected categories. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position
• Your score is based on the information you provide on your application and responses to supplemental questions
• Your score is valid for this posting only
• Provide complete and accurate information to avoid potential disqualification or a lower score
• You may apply/test only once for this posting
• Results will be provided via email