*Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee - 4022 Selection Cycle
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: 70501-4022
Department: Pennsylvania State Police
Job classification: Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee
Posting type: NCS External
Categories: Law Enforcement, Investigative
Summary
A badge featuring Are you interested in becoming a law enforcement employee for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement is seeking qualified applicants for Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee positions located throughout the commonwealth. If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding career and possess excellent communication skills, apply today!
Liquor Enforcement Officers are responsible for conducting investigations performed through undercover operations and uniformed inspections of licensed or unlicensed liquor establishments throughout the state. They have the power and duty to arrest for violations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code and specific Crimes Code-related offenses.
Upon completion of the Training Academy, Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainees will be assigned to a BLCE’s District Enforcement Office within the selected region you are applying. When possible, District Enforcement Office placements will be based upon applicant preference, however final assignments will be made based on operational needs. Upon graduation, Liquor Enforcement Officers are also assigned a PSP owned vehicle for travel between their residence and their duty locations (used for official Commonwealth business only).
SCHEDULE/OTHER INFORMATION
Work Hours: TBD 40-hour work week
Shift: Rotating/irregular shifts, including weekends and holidays
Upon completion of academic training, Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainees will have their pay adjusted from Pay Scale Group 4, Step 4 ($47,090 annually - start rate) to Pay Scale Group 4, Step 10 ($53,141 annually - after approx. 16 week training). Upon promotion to Liquor Enforcement Officer, the employee will be placed at Pay Scale Group 6, Step 1 ($56,541 annually - approx. 2 months after graduation, typically during field training period).
Once you submit an application, if you meet all eligibility requirements, you will move on to the written examination portion. You will receive additional information regarding scheduling your written examination at a later date.
***Please carefully review your name and address when applying to ensure it is identical to the form of identification you will present at the testing facility. Discrepancies in identifying information between your submitted application and your form of identification will result in denied admittance to the written examination.
We encourage applicants to sign up for text message notifications when creating their account to apply or update their account preferences to allow text messaging. Text messages sent to you will provide important updates regarding your application status or any actions needed from you during the hiring process.
At the end of the written examination testing period, PSP will review the results and provide candidates with additional information regarding their status. Below are additional processes you will need to complete if you qualify to be further processed.
Polygraph Examination
Background Investigation
LEOT Physical Readiness Tests
Medical Screening
Psychological Screening
Please keep in mind that PSP LEOT selection procedures and timeframes are subject to change at any time based upon the needs of the Department.
Please click on the links below to review pertinent and required LEOT information:
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