TRANSIT POLICE OFFICERS
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (Port Authority of Allegheny County Police Department) is seeking full-time Transit Police Officers. A Transit Police Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of Port Authority customers, staff, and property throughout the areas it serves. Officers must enforce all local, state, and federal laws on and around our transit system.
Port Authority Police Department Specialized Units:
– Accident Reconstruction
– DUI Task Force
– Investigations
+ K-9 Unit
+ Narcotics (DANET)
+ North Hills Special Response
+ Team (NHSRT)
+ Video Forensics
Transit Police Officer Salary Progression:
Year one – $68,004 (75% rate)
Year two – $77,071 (85% rate)
Year three – $90,672 (100% Base rate)
Master Patrol $93,392 (9+ Years / 3% above base)
Position Benefits:
Pittsburgh Regional Transit offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability. Transit Police Officers are eligible for a defined contribution plan which consists of two components: a 401(a) Money Purchase Plan and a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
– Cellphone
– College Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
Assistance
– Enhanced uniform allowance
– Incentivized Education and Training Program
– Lateral prior-service applied to salary progression
– NO residency or air mile requirements
– Paid Parental Leave
Job Requirements Include:
- Minimum age 21, at time of hire;
- High School Diploma or GED;
- Valid PA Driver’s License;
- Current Act 120 certification or candidate must successfully pass the Act 120 certification test prior to employment;
- Successful completion of administered written and agility exams.
Transit Police Officer Applicant Testing:
Thursday, May 8, 2025, noon – 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 – 11:00 am
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume https://careers.portauthority.org/
or directly to:
Steven Sarosi
Pittsburgh Regional Transit – Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
AVALON BOROUGH
POLICE CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION NOTICE
The Avalon Police Department is currently seeking candidates for Civil Service Testing. The starting salary for a full-time police officer is $77,920.44/year.
Applications are available at the Avalon Borough Police Department, located in the rear of the
Avalon Borough Building
640 California Avenue, Avalon, PA, 15202-2499
Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Call 412-761-0353 with further questions.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE AVALON BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE BY 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025.
Applicants must complete a mandatory written examination and physical agility test, oral examination, background check, credit check, medical and psychological examinations.
- Act 120 Certification is required
- Must be a high school graduate
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be age 21+ upon hire
A $25.00 non-refundable processing fee will be assessed at the time of application. This is required. Cash or money order only.
AVALON BOROUGH
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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