Installation Police Officer, DMVA

Davita Inc.; Annville (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs as an Installation Police Officer, a role dedicated to serving and protecting the community. You will be responsible for patrolling, investigating incidents, and enforcing laws while ensuring safety at public facilities. Candidates must have Act 120 training and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Completion of Act 120 Police Academy training is required.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.
• Capable of performing essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide police services and protection for employees and the public.
• Patrol buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle.
• Enforce laws and direct traffic at public events.

Skills

Patrolling

Law Enforcement

First Aid

Education

Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission Certified Basic Police Academy (Act 120)

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-23286-74795. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 15, 2025 TO APRIL 29, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you an experienced police officer? Do you want to make a difference by serving the community? The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is looking for dedicated, sworn Installation Police Officers. If you are an energetic and productive person with Act 120 training, we want to talk to you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference for Pennsylvania's veterans by working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Installation Police Officer, you will provide police services and protection to employees, the public, property, facilities, and grounds. You will patrol buildings and grounds on foot or by vehicle, investigate accidents, respond to calls for assistance, and determine the nature of reported emergencies. You will exercise the duties of a sworn police officer by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations through warning, citation, and arrest. In addition, you will direct traffic at public events and at vehicle accident sites, operate patrol vehicles and communications network equipment, administer first-aid treatment when other emergency personnel are not present, and participate in training programs to maintain essential job knowledge.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. You will work rotating 12-hour shifts, with 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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

Special Requirements:

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

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and 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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth 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 any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.