Job Information
Job Title: #0007 – Transit Police Officer
Category: Police
City/Town: Philadelphia
Location: SEPTA
Type of Assignment: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Start Date: 6/14/2009
End Date: 7/13/2009

Additional Information
Degree Required: None

Job Description

SEPTA is recruiting for Transit Police Officers who will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the Transit Authority’s passengers, personnel and property, and shall enforce local, state and federal laws on and around the transit system. To be considered you must:
* Be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
* Possess a high school disploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.
* Successfully complete a pre-employment written examination, projected for early fall, 2009.
* Successfully complete the SEPTA Police Department’s physical fitness standards* which include:
* 1.5 mile Running test.
* Turnstile jump (42 inches high)
* Fence climb (6 foot chain link fence)
* Dummy drag (170 pound dummy, 100 feet in 45 seconds or less)
* Grip strength test (trigger pull; 21 times in 60 seconds or less)
* Must also pass Pennsylvania State (MPOETC) physical fitness requirements.
* Some of these tests may be challenging. SEPTA urges interested individuals to start improving their fitness levels now!
* Undergo an extensive criminal background investigation, as well as psychololgical and polygraph examinations.
*Pass a thorough medical examination, inclduing a substance abuse screening.
The SEPTA Police Department offers a benefits package, and a starting salary of $32,624 (you’ll reach top rate of $46,831 after 4 years.) Successful candidates will attend an accredited municipal police officer’s training course (PA act 120) immediately upon hire.
The deadline to apply is July 13, 2009.

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