Provides service, which protects life and property, preserves peace, prevents criminal activities and enforces City ordinances and federal, state and local laws in the City of Pittsburgh. 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.
Department: Public Safety, Bureau of Police
Salary: $22.28 per hour while in Training Academy.
$32.18 Police Officer First Year.
Posting type: Announcement
Civil Service Classification: Competitive
Union: The Fraternal Order of Police, Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1
Benefits: Health and Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Tuition Assistance, Pension Plan, Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program, Uniform Allowance, Promotional Opportunities. (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)