Police Officers - Union 8 - $31.11/hr.

This position will be posted from August 4, 2025 to August 22, 2025 by 4:00 pm.

Please note: The Written Test is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (no make-up date)

Please note: The Physical Agility Test is scheduled for October 21, 23, and October 25, 2025 (no make-up date)

The Selected Candidate Will Be Eligible For a $10,000 Signing Bonus Payable At The Time Of Hire Under The Following Conditions

• The selected candidate must pass all background checks (including any and all medical/drug and psychological testing).
• The initial $5,000 of the $10,000 signing bonus (minus all applicable taxes) to be paid within one month of the first day of employment;
• The remaining $5,000 of the $10,000 signing bonus (minus all applicable taxes) to be paid upon the successful completion of one year of employment at the DRPA, including the police academy training.
• The selected candidate must successfully complete the police academy training.
  
  

If the candidate does not successfully complete the police academy training, any signing bonus paid must be repaid to the DRPA.

• The candidate must remain employed with the DRPA for three years from the completion of the required police academy training, otherwise, the entire $10,000 signing bonus must be repaid to the DRPA at the time of separation.
  
  

In addition, if the selected candidate does not remain employed with the DRPA for three years from the completion of the required police academy training, the selected candidate must repay costs incurred by the DRPA for the candidate's attendance at the police academy.

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Position Purpose

The Police Officer is responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting life and property, and safeguarding all Authority employees, customers, property, and assets, through preventative, protective, and enforcement efforts. The Police Officer is to take action to ensure a safe, convenient passageway is provided to all customers and employees. This position is potentially hazardous and dangerous.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Enforcement of both Pennsylvania and New Jersey motor vehicles, civil, criminal, local, state, federal and Authority policies, laws, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines.
• To patrol Authority property on foot or in a vehicle.
• Engage citizens for a lawful purpose, or to render assistance.
• Investigate and clear motor vehicle accidents from Authority property.
• Ensure removal of roadway debris, or obstacles.
• Engage in hazardous activity such as climbing bridges or tower structures, etc. to retrieve and secure potential suicide victims.
• Engage in a variety of miscellaneous assignments and unexpected emergencies as they arise.
• Strive to avoid engaging in negligent actions or conduct, which may cause criminal or civil liability, on behalf of the Authority.
• Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdues resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resorts to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
• Prepare investigative and additional reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations.
• Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers.
• Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting a law enforcement patrol vehicle.
• This position requires a good driving record and a valid driver’s license from the state wherein he/she resides.
• Must possess the willingness and ability to follow instructions from supervisors.
• This position is required to successfully complete state and federal mandated programs and refresher courses and also required to participate in reoccurring in-service training programs as ordered by the Police Chief.
• Must attain a qualifying score on a firearms’ course twice a year.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required training, recognizing, and reporting hazards and suspicious activity, and using all required personal protective equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to all provisions of the DRPA/PATCO’S Substance Abuse Testing and Control Policy including random drug testing and periodic physical testing requirements.

An applicant who has intentionally made a false statement or practiced or attempted to practice any deception or fraud in this application, in any examination, interview, or in securing eligibility for appointment may be rejected from the process. Any intentional misstatement of fact is the reason for disqualification from the selection process and may be punished by law.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must have a demonstrated record of emotional stability, maturity, and a consistent ability to deal with the public and others in a calming, authoritative and non-confrontational manner.
• Must have knowledge of police procedures, criminal laws and the Authority’s Rules and Regulations, and their application.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to accept oral and written directions, training, ideas, and concepts from supervisors and be able to clearly and effectively communicate the same to others both orally and in writing.
• Communicate effectively and coherently via radio and telephone.
• Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, when force may be used and to what degree.
• Proficiency in relevant personal computer software, such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Must possess logical decision-making capability and skills.
• Ability to perform duties under pressure, and handle emergency situations.
• Possess positive public relations skills.
• Comply with the Authority’s Standard Operating Procedures, local, state, federal and the Authority’s Policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Must present a neat appearance.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Required

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Not less than 21 nor more than 37 years of age at the date of hire.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License in the state of residence.
• Must take and successfully pass a written examination.
• Must take and successfully pass neuro-psychiatric/psychological examination.
• Must take and successfully pass medical examination which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol.
• Must pass a stringent background investigation. The following convictions will automatically disqualify an applicant from the process:
• if within the past three (3) years they have (i) a DUI/DWI conviction or (ii) any revocation or suspension of their driving privileges.
  
  

OR

• if at any time they have two (2) or more DUI/DWIs or any felony or criminal conviction.
  
  

Please note: Police applicants must list any legal expungements of any convictions.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 60 credits from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of active military experience with an honorable discharge OR currently serving in an active/reserve/national guard capacity with a minimum of (4) years of service in good standing.
• Graduate of a state or federal certified police academy.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit (75%). The employee is required to stand and walk (15%) and lift, climb, bend (10%). Walk, stoop, crawl, climb stairs, steps, and ladders, etc. while carrying weighted objects. The employee must occasionally lift, hold, and carry objects up to 100 pounds. Individuals in this position require a full range of physical motion. Individual must pass a periodic medical examination and the Fitness Indicator Test (FIT), which is required for all Police Officers which includes strength, flexibility, conditioning, and stamina testing. The individual must have normal day and nighttime vision, corrected or uncorrected, lack of color blindness, and have normal hearing, corrected or uncorrected. This position requires the incumbent to be able to withstand heights of over 200 feet. Climb up and down transit car(s) with a step height of as much as three (3) feet and lift leg(s) a height of twenty-four (24) inches to clear third rail by stepping over same. Must be able to perform all position functions. Must be able to physically operate all job-related equipment to position functions.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position requires the incumbent to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of lighting and weather conditions including but not limited to, heat, sun, rain, electrical storms, snow, ice, fire, smoke, and other unspecified hazards.

• The employee must be organized, work well under pressure, and be able to prioritize assignments appropriately.
• The employee must communicate well with the public and remain poised under pressure.
• The employee must understand the importance of discretion and adhering to deadlines.
• Typically, the duties and responsibilities of this position are performed accordingly, in an office environment and outdoors.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and in variable controlled hazardous materials exposures.
• May be assigned to a shift at either one of the four DRPA bridges or at the PATCO facility.
• The position requires the individual to work a variety of shifts on a rotating basis, including holidays and overtime as necessary.
  
  

For more information regarding the Delaware River Port Authority Police Department please check their website at: http://www.drpa.org/police/

The physical abilities test (PAT) requirements (proper doctor's note will be required):

Vertical Jump: 12.5 inches or more

1 Minute Sit-up: 22 repetitions

300 Meter Run: 84 seconds or less

1 Minute Push-up: 19 repetitions

1.5 Mile Run: 19.00 minutes or less

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