Capitol Police Officer

Harrisburg, PA
Dauphin County Sheriff

Salary: $48,843.00 – $81,745.00 Annually.

Closing Date: 10/17/2024

Position Summary:

Capitol Police Officers provide a variety of police services and are to be knowledgeable with the Pa Crimes Code, Vehicle Code, and Rules of Criminal Procedure. In this key role, you must be able to exercise powers of arrest and be able to use physical force to apprehend and subdue the arrestee(s), conduct mobile, foot, and bicycle patrols, conduct investigations, engage in crowd control, and you must also be able to deal with verbal abuse, taunts, insults, and threats. Additionally, you will provide building security and scan point duties, complete reports, solve problems, and maintain all departmental and municipal police officers’ Education and Training Commission certifications. Running, climbing, crawling, and being able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, and extreme weather conditions, as well as perform other related duties, are all part of the job.

Essential Functions:

  • Conduct mobile patrols for long periods of time.
  • Possess an extensive knowledge of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Crimes Code and Rules of Criminal Procedure.
  • Provide building security and related scan point duties.
  • Withstand prolong periods of standing, sitting, and walking.
  • Prepare cases and testify in court proceedings.
  • Make sound decisions and display good judgement.
  • Maintain Departmental required certifications: MPOETC, CPR, First Aid & AED, Defense Tactics, Tourniquet, Taser, OC and Handcuff techniques.
  • Proficient in conducting Vehicular & Pedestrian traffic control.
  • Conduct preliminary and follow-up criminal investigations.
  • Conduct accident investigations, complete required reports.
  • Exercise powers of arrest and can use physical force to apprehend and subdue arrestee(s).
  • Conducts crowd control;
  • Identify, analyze, respond and resolve problems within assigned post.
  • Respond to service requests in a courteous and professional manner displaying excellent communication skill.
  • Monitor the communication center receiving and dispatching calls for service, information requests, emergency notifications, etc. Making notification to fire, medical and any additional public safety services needed.
  • Handle/Discharge and Qualify with Departmental Firearms and Weapons.
  • Pull or carry victims of accidents, fire, or crimes.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Successful completion of the Capital Police Officer Trainee program (commonwealth title); or
  • Successful completion of an equivalent law enforcement officer training or certification program that allows eligibility for commissioning as a police officer.
  • You must be in possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver’s license prior to appointment.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
  • All employees in this job must have active Act 120 certification obtained through a training program approved by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) prior to appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment in the job.
  • A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
  • You must pass a background investigation.
  • A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a (MPOETC) medical examination, drug screening, psychological examination, and truth verification examination.