Capitol Police Officer Recruit
Capitol Police Officer Recruit
If you want to dedicate your professional life to something challenging that you can be proud of and positively impact the lives of others, we encourage you to join the Capitol Police as we continue to seek a more diverse group of officers who will safeguard the constitutional rights of all citizens we serve. Bring your dedication to our team and make your career aspirations a reality!
Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Requirements:
- In order to participate in and complete the 919 hour training program you must have the following:
- Have a High School Diploma or GED
- Be a US Citizen
- Minimum 9th grade reading level
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.