Position Title: Police Officer - Part Time
Hourly Rate: $26.83
Reports To: Police Sergeant

Applications can be submitted via the link below.

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/allegheny/eastern-regional-mon-valley-pd/275290/webforms/apply-now-ermvpd-application

Position Summary

Provides service, which protects life and property, preserves peace, prevents criminal activities and enforces ordinances and federal, state and local laws in the jurisdiction of the Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department.  Police work involves an element of personal danger and officers must be able to function with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment and take appropriate action when faced with complex situations.

Position Requirements

• Must be Act 120 certified
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must have valid driver's license

Position Duties

• Patrol:  Activities involving observing zone conditions or responding to incidents as required.
• Traffic Enforcement and Control:  Activities performed at the scene of traffic accidents and activities involved in traffic enforcement, such as issuing parking and moving traffic violations.
• Preliminary Searches:  Activities involving searches to locate suspects, evidence, or missing/injured persons.
• Preliminary Investigations:  Activities involving initial investigations of incidents and decisions.
• Suspect Control:  Activities involving pursuit, isolation, containment, search, and apprehension of suspects.
• Arrests:  Activities involving arrest processing procedures, detention, and lodging of prisoners or juveniles.
• Evidence/Property Safeguard:  Activities involving identifying, safeguarding, storing, and otherwise accounting for evidence, and non-Police Department property.
• Life/Property Safeguard at Incident Scene:  Activities involving safeguarding and securing people and property at the scene of specific incidents.
• Notifications/Communications/Administration:  Activities involving official requests for assistance inside and outside the Department. Distribution of information regarding incidents and conditions in the zone. Activities involving communications with superior officers and other officers to coordinate the activities of the zone.
• Reports, Forms and Memo Books:  Activities involving the preparation of written (paper or electronic) forms, reports, or memo books. Forms and reports may be a variety of types, such as: written narrative, or a combination of these.
• Court Appearances:  Activities involving appearance in court, testimony, and prosecution in a variety of cases (e.g., criminal, civil, and administrative).
• Community Relations:  Engages in activities that foster positive relations between community members and the Bureau of Police.
• Police Property Safeguard:  Activities involving safeguarding or accounting for the proper condition of all police property and equipment.
• Department Policies, Procedures, Rules and Laws:  Activities involving using and explaining the Department policies and rules, and Borough, State, and Federal laws that govern the activities of police officers. 
• Professional Development:  Activities to improve your skills or to improve the Department.  This includes participating in specific training or education, participating in professional organizations, or attending conferences.
• Related Tasks and Duties:  Other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (At Full Job Performance)

Considerable knowledge of:

• Crimes Code of Pennsylvania.
• Vehicles Law of Pennsylvania.
• Department Policies and Procedures
• Criminal justice system.
• Firearms.
• Borough geography.
• Safety hazards and precautions of the work.

Some knowledge of:

• Office machines (i.e., PC and peripheral equipment, typewriter, copier, fax, calculator, etc.) and computer software applications (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word).
• The social services system in regard to making appropriate referrals to the homeless, victims of abuse, etc.

Ability to:

• Interpret and enforce all Ordinances and applicable federal and state laws.
• Maintain, as a condition of employment:
  • A valid driver's license.
  • The permission, authority and ability to use and access information through the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) systems.
  • Municipal Police Officer Education and Training Commission Act 120 Certification.
• Remain free from felony convictions.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Use independent judgment in situations requiring quick decisions and to take appropriate action.
• Meet the physical demands of the job, including running, climbing and working outdoors in all weather and under stress situations.
• Acquire considerable knowledge of the street system, building locations, etc. in an assigned area.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, the general public, other Borough departments, other law enforcement agencies, etc.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Develop skill in the use and care of firearms.
• Achieve and maintain mandatory firearms qualifications, ensuring that the ability to accurately and correctly utilize a firearm is maintained throughout employment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Operate appropriate office machines (i.e., PC and peripheral equipment, typewriter, copier, fax, calculator, etc.).
• Maintain records, both manually and by computer, and prepare accurate reports, forms, written narrative statements, etc.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the individual assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. The Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department reserves the right to modify or change duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the goals of the department.