Borough of Indiana, PA - Preliminary Application for Entry Level Police Officer-Indiana Borough

Borough of Indiana, PA - Preliminary Application for Entry Level Police Officer

The purpose of the preliminary application is to determine the applicant’s eligibility to participate in the Civil Service testing process for entry-level police officer. Applicants will be notified in writing of their status prior to the next testing, which is routinely scheduled for June of each year. The preliminary application must be received on or before April 15 in order to be processed for the June testing. Applications received after April 15 will be held and considered for the following year’s testing. The Civil Service Commission is authorized to change the application and/or testing dates and/or void or extend an eligibility list as provided in the Civil Service Regulations. For a PDF (printable) version of this application, please visit our webpage: www.indianaboro.com/police Indiana Borough is an equal opportunity employer.

Instructions: Read these instructions carefully before completing this application. All questions must be answered completely and honestly. You are to omit nothing. Any question that does pertain to you shall be answered with “not applicable” or other appropriate remark. Do not leave any question blank. Failure to complete this application as indicated will cause for your disqualification from the hiring process. Eligible applicants will receive notification of testing dates, a list of essential and special needs statement, an outline of the physical fitness test, and a waiver and release for your participation in the physical fitness test, which shall be completed, notarized, and returned prior to testing. The verification of information provided on this application, pursuant to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 54904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities must be signed.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must meet the established minimum requirements. Applicants must; be a citizen of the United States, reside and maintain domicile within a 20-mile radius of Indiana Borough prior to completion of a 1-year probationary period, have completed or is eligible to attend and complete PA Act 120 Basic Municipal Police Officer Training, have earned 60 college credits, be 21 years of age and have a valid PA driver’s license.

Examination Procedure: Applicants meeting the minimum requirements for the position indicated will receive written notification confirming the date, time, and place of examination. Photo identification will be required before any applicant is allowed to participate in an examination. Following is the examination procedure for the position of police officer: All applicants meeting the minimum qualification will participate in a physical fitness test, of which the specific requirements will be sent to each eligible applicant prior to the test date. The physical fitness test is graded as pass/fail. Applicants who pass the physical fitness test will proceed to the second phase, the written examination. Applicants who obtain a score of 70% or higher on the written examination and receive top 25 of highest scores will continue to the third phase, the oral examination. Applicants scoring 70% or higher on the oral examination will have their oral examination score applied to their written score and will be placed on an eligibility list in the order of the final combined scores.

Eligibility List: An eligibility list will be established containing the names of all applicants who successfully complete the aforementioned examinations. Applicant’s names will appear on the eligibility list in the order of their final scores. The eligibility list will be valid for 1 year commencing July 1st of each year.

Background Investigation: A background investigation will be conducted on applicants in order that they appear on the eligibility list to fulfill the requirements of a certified list. Applicants who undergo a background investigation will be notified and will be required to complete an extended employment application.

Certified List: A certified list of three applicants plus an additional applicant for each additional position being offered will be submitted to Indiana Borough Council for final selection during any hiring process throughout the year in which the eligibility list is valid. Selected applicants will be given a conditional offer of employment and will be required to undergo psychological and physical examinations before final hiring.

First name

Last name

Middle name

Address (It shall be applicant's responsibility to notify a change of address.)

Phone Number

Social Security Number

Driver’s License Number and State

Are you a United States Citizen?

Yes

Have you ever been or are you now a member of any branch of the armed forces or reserve unit? If yes, please list your Branch of Service, Date of Entry, and Date of Discharge.

Please indicate all schools, colleges, and universities, vocational schools, and other institutions which you have attended starting with your high school. List the Date, School Name, City & State, and Degree, Certification, or Credits Received.

VERIFICATION

I have read this application in its entirety. I am aware of the residency requirements of the position of police officer for the Borough of Indiana as per the Civil Service and Departmental Regulations and I understand and agree that if I am offered employment that I must meet the residency requirements prior to the completion of a 12-month probationary period. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in an unsuccessful probationary period and termination of any employment with Indiana Borough. I understand that this application has been completed by me subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 54904 relating to un-sworn falsification to authorities and that any falsification will be cause to disqualify me as an applicant and will be cause for prosecution under the statute as indicated.

I agree to all statements made above.

I agree to provide my signature on a printed application if I am invited to interview.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Indiana Borough Police Department Attn Pfc Newell 80 North 8th Street Indiana PA, 15767