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NEW JOB POSTINGS!
Announcement Details
Exam Announcement Details
Exam Title |
Deputy Sheriff Officer (General) |
Exam Number |
5H41-20130401-OC-01 |
Salary |
$38,225 - $46,422 Starting Salary - New employees may be appointed at any step in the pay range depending on qualifications. |
Competition |
Open-Competitive |
Department |
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Announcement Date |
04/01/2013 |
Close Date |
04/19/2013 |
General Definition |
This is certified level protection work for sworn officers in both Civil and Criminal enforcement within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Employees in this class are responsible for transporting prisoners from State, County, City and courthouse institutions, to courts providing protection for courthouse, judicial staff, and public safety for all judicial facilities, and maintaining custody of prisoners during legal proceedings. Positions in this class perform both criminal and civil enforcement, serve legal documents and and enforce laws as outlined in C.S. Title 18, C.S. Title 75 and Title 231. This work involves regular exposure to unpredictable conditions and physical effort is frequently required. Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher level deputy sheriff. |
Union Code |
B. Deputy Sheriff Classes |
FLSA Code |
Non-Exempt |
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Training, Education & Experience |
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
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Physical & Medical Requirements |
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Required Licenses & Certifications |
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by any state prior to appointment and possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six months of appointment and during tenure of employment as a Deputy Sheriff Officer. |
Other Requirements |
TRANSCRIPT / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Option 1 – Upload a paperless transcript / certification – One time only! City of Philadelphia |
Equivalency Statement(s) |
Application Details
Application Procedures |
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. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations |
Notes to Applicants |
ELIGIBLE LIST |
Projected Exam Date |
Training and Experience Evaluation |
Test Review |
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review. |
Assigned to |
Marcus Wright |
The Emmaus Borough Civil Service Commission is seeking applicants to establish an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer. Applications may be obtained in the Borough Manager’s Office, Emmaus Borough Hall, 28 South Fourth Street, Emmaus, PA, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Completed applications must be filed on or before 4:00 p.m., April 23, 2013, at the Borough Manager’s Office. All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable fee of $50.00 upon submission of a completed application. To be eligible for participation in any examination, an applicant must have reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday before the deadline for submitting a completed application. An applicant must have either a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice/law enforcement, or a related police field, or possess a high school diploma or a GED and have continuously served as a part-time police officer for the Borough of Emmaus for a period of two (2) years with a minimum of 500 hours of police work for the Borough of Emmaus within the last two (2) years as a part-time officer or served as a full-time police officer for two (2) continuous years with any state police force (or its equivalent) such as highway patrol or a municipal police department. A person who is in the last semester of obtaining his or her college degree or associate’s degree in law enforcement may apply for the position if that person certifies that he or she will obtain that degree as of the date of completion of the Civil Service testing and preparation of the Civil Service List. The applicant must be a United States citizen, be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer, and must possess a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator’s license prior to appointment. Applicants are required to take and pass a written examination, oral examination and physical agility test. Successful applicants selected from the eligibility list will be required to take a physical, psychological and polygraph examination after an offer of conditional employment. The Borough provides an excellent benefits package. The 2013 salary for entry level police officers is $43,950.40 per year. Once probation has been completed, the one (1) year officer salary rate for 2014 is $53,476.80. An applicant must meet the Borough residency requirement of twenty (20) air miles within one (1) year of hire. The dates for the administering of the tests are as follows: Written Examination, May 11, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the Emmaus High School Cafeteria #1, 851 North Street, Emmaus, PA; the Physical Agility Test, June 1, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA; and the Oral Examination, June 19 & 20, 2013 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Emmaus Borough Hall Conference Room, 28 S. 4th Street, Emmaus, PA. The Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the Borough’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity and promotion to qualified persons without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status or non-job related physical or mental handicap or disability (ADA).
Job Title:BORDER PATROL AGENT
Department:Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:Customs and Border Protection
Job Announcement Number:BPA 13-1
SALARY RANGE: |
$38,619.00 to $63,259.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: |
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to Monday, May 20, 2013 |
SERIES & GRADE: |
GL-1896-05/09 |
POSITION INFORMATION: |
Full Time - Permanent |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:12 |
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DUTY LOCATIONS: |
Many vacancies in the following location(s): |
WHO MAY APPLY: |
United States Citizens |
JOB SUMMARY:
CBP: Securing America's Borders
Do you desire to protect American Interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components
DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
Discover a challenging and rewarding career in Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sole organization responsible for securing the nation’s borders. CBP employees protect our Nation's borders from terrorism, human and drug smuggling and illegal entrance into the United States while simultaneously facilitating the flow of legitimate travel and trade. At U.S. Border Patrol, we:
• Patrol international land border and coastal waters
• Detect and prevent the illegal entry and smuggling of aliens into the United States
• Detect and prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering into the United States
• Prevent the illegal trafficking of people, narcotics and contraband into the United States
The video: Border Patrol – Protecting our Homeland emphasizes the importance of Border Patrol’s frontline role in helping CBP accomplish its mission. Watch it at: http://nemo.cbp.gov/obp/2009/bpcommercial_high.wmv
For more information on CBP’s mission, activities, and careers, please visit our website at: www.cbp.gov. Our career site also provides more detailed information on the Border Patrol Agent position at:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/careers/customs_careers/border_careers/
Applicants will be selected for the Southwest Border of the United States and must be willing to accept placement anywhere along the Southwest Border. Applicants may identify one regional preference of where they would prefer to work (South Texas, West Texas/New Mexico, Arizona or California) however this does not guarantee placement in that region. More information on Border Patrol duty locations can be found under the “Benefits & Other Information” section of this announcement.
Follow U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Twitter @CustomsBorder
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/333901000
The City of Philadelphia will be accepting applications online for the position of Police Officer Recruit starting Monday, March 4 until Friday, March 29, 2013.
Apply Now!
For more information on the application and recruitment process, view the 2013 Police Recruit Brochure.
We are looking for the best and brightest recruits to become a member of the fourth largest police department in the nation. Please take a few moments to find out more information on this website about the rewards and benefits of becoming a Philadelphia Police Officer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our Recruitment Unit for additional information, at 215.685.3026, 215.685.3027 or 215.685.3028.
The Camden County Police Department – Join our team!
We resolve to provide the residents of Camden County with the best possible police service. We are seeking police officers with the skills and experience to help us meet that goal. If you are up to the challenge, apply today. Please review the information provided on this website to learn about the rewards and benefits of becoming a Camden County Police Officer. If you have any additional questions about joining our team, you may contact the Department of Police Services at (866) 406-3876 or email us at ccpolice@camdencounty.com. The Camden County Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.
6 Collier Drive
Blackwood, NJ 08012
1-866-406-3876
ccpolice@camdencounty.com
http://camdencountypd.org/apply/
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IA APRIL 1, 2013. ANY QUESTIONS ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE RECRUITING HOTLINE NUMBER SHOWN ABOVE.
NOTICE
ANNOUNCEMENT ELIGIBILITY EXAMINATION FOR POLICE OFFICER
Riverside Borough Police Department, Riverside, PA is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer. Candidates must be Act #120 certified as of the date of testing and must have reached their twenty-first (21st) birthday before the deadline for submitting applications.
Starting Salary is $32,240.00
Riverside Borough offers a full benefit package
Applications may be picked up Monday through Friday,
8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the
Riverside Municipal Building, 301 Dewart St, Riverside starting on Monday, February 25, 2013.
Completed applications must be turned in to the Riverside Borough Office, 301 Dewart Street, Riverside, PA by Monday, March 25, 2013 @ 3:00 pm.
The written portion of the testing is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 6 pm at
St Peter’s United Methodist Church, 240 Sunbury Road, Riverside, PA.
Other mandatory components of the testing: Oral examination, background check, credit check, physical agility examination, medical examination and a psychological
examination.
Riverside Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer
http://www.riversideborough.org/
Success stories!
Click here to read the story of Lauren Krick, a Temple alumni who now has a career as a Special Agent in the Philadelphia office of the Department of Homeland Security Investigations.
Career tips!
Click on the following links for useful job preparation tips:
"Five ways to make your resume shine online", by Sibylla Nash
"Five resume workarounds for a spotty job history", by Liz Ryan
"Six interview mistakes", by Michael Neece