Entry Level Police Officer and Lateral Transfers

The Iacp; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $63,754.17 (2027)

Salary progression to $91,077.38 (2027

7% yearly guaranteed increase through

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Pension after 20 years

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid group life insurance

Ongoing training and advancement

No residency requirements

Job summary

The Iacp in Harrisburg is seeking qualified police officers. Lateral transfers are accepted for up to five fully completed years of prior service with a state, municipal, or regional department.

Applicants must be Act 120 certified, or eligible to obtain certification, and must pass physical agility, written exams, and background checks as required. Starting salary is $63,754.17 in 2027, with a progression to $91,077.38 for the 5-year level in 2027 and a 7% yearly guaranteed increase through

Qualifications

• Must be Act 120 certified, or eligible to obtain Act 120 certification.
• Lateral transfers accepted for up to 5 fully completed years of service.
• Must pass physical agility and written exams as part of the process.
• Must meet Harrisburg Civil Service rules and regulations, including background check and interviews.

Skills

Lateral transfer eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Act 120 certification eligibility

Job description

We Offer:

• Paid Academy Training w/ Starting Salary of $63,754.17 (2027)
• $91,077.38 (2027 - 5 Year Patrolman) with a 7% Yearly Guaranteed Increase through 2028
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage starting Day 1!
• 12 Hour Shift (**Pilot Program**) starting in 2027
• 20 years of Service with a 50% Pension
• Paid Group Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays and Birthday
• No Residency Requirements
• Ongoing Training & Advancement Opportunities
• College Credits (21 Credits to individuals who successfully complete the Act 120 Police Academy Program if they enroll in Criminal Justice Program)
  

LATERAL TRANSFERS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
Lateral Transfers may be accepted for up to 5 fully completed years of service with a state, municipal or regional police department.

Physical Agility and Written Exam Testing:
Lateral transfers must still complete the Physical Agility Exam and Written Exam as well as all other hiring requirements as set forth by the Bureau's Civil Service Rules. These may include but are not limited to full background check, personal interview, polygraph, records checks, oral board interview, Psychological and Physical Exams including eye and hearing tests.

The officer must be Act 120 certified, or the officer is a certified state, municipal or regional police officer from out-of-state and obtains Act 120 certification.

The officer is responsible for securing any required state or local "bridging" or "waiver" training necessary to achieve full Act 120 certification by the conditional job offer.

Lateral Transfer Pay Scale: Upon meeting the above-referenced conditions, successful completion of the in-house FTO Program, and approval by the Office of the Police Commissioner, the qualifying officer will be placed at the pay scale listed below, which credits the officer with their verified prior full years of service (2027 Salaries).

1 Year of prior service - Year 1 officer salary = Step 2 ($70,259.69)
2 Years of prior service - Year 2 officer salary = Step 3 ($73,512.65)
3 Years of prior service - Year 3 officer salary = Step 4 ($83,921.30)
4 Years of prior service- Year 4 officer salary = Step 5 ($85,872.95)
5 Years of prior service - Year 5 officer salary = Step 6 ($91,077.38)

• Age - Must be at least 21 years of age by date of Application.
• Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Driver's License - Must possess a current valid driver's license which has not been restored or suspended within 3 years of application date.
• Education - Must have graduated from high school or received a G.E.D., or received an equivalent education acceptable to the Harrisburg Civil Service Commission.
• General - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of Police Officer as defined in the Harrisburg Civil Service Rules and Regulations. You must achieve a 70% on the written test to move on in the process. Submission of a formal application will need to be completed by those who score a 70% or higher.