APPLICATION PERIOD BEGINS January 23, 2019 at 8:00 am and ENDS Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 5pm.

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EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONSORTIUM OF COMMUNITIES and WARMINSTER

The Montgomery County Consortium of Communities and Warminster, on behalf of their respective Civil Service Commissions or Municipalities, will be conducting a written examination for Police Officer on Saturday March 9, 2019 AT MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUMMUNITY COLLEGE, PARKHOUSE HALL, 340 DEKALB PIKE, BLUE BELL, PA 19422.

Montgomery County Community College is not affiliated with the event and the College should not be contacted regarding the test.

– All applicants shall report for registration at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the test. No one will be admitted after 8:30 a.m.

– All applicants must bring photo ID and two number 2 pencils.

– No food or drink, cell phones, back packs, hats, weapons, or purses, other than those used to carry personal hygiene items, will be permitted into the testing facility.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **Women and Minority Applicants Encouraged to Apply**

PARTICIPATING AGENCIES

CHELTENHAM 8230 Old York Rd. Elkins Park 215-885-1600	COLLEGEVILLE 491 E. Main Street Collegeville 610-489-0192	HATBORO 120 E Montgomery Ave Hatboro 215-675-2832	LIMERICK 646 W. Ridge Pike Limerick 610-495-7909
LOWER MORELAND 640 Red Lion Rd. Huntingdon Valley 215-947-3132	LOWER POTTSGROVE 2199 Buchert Rd. Pottstown 610-326-1508	LOWER PROVIDENCE 100 Parklane Dr. Eagleville 610-539-5901	NORTH WALES 300 School St. North Wales 215-699-9270
NORRISTOWN 235 E Airy Street Norristown 610-270-0977	SPRINGFIELD 1510 Paper Mill Rd. Wyndmoor 215-836-1601	TOWAMENCIN 1090 Troxel Road Lansdale 215-368-7606	UPPER DUBLIN 801 Loch Alsh Ave. Fort Washington 215-646-2101
UPPER MORELAND 117 Park Ave. Willow Grove 215-657-4700	UPPER POTTSGROVE 1420 Heather Place Pottstown 610-326-8446	WARMINSTER 401 Gibson Ave. Warminster 215-443-5000	WHITPAIN 960 Wentz Rd. Blue Bell 610-279-9033

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS: Beginning January 23, 2019 at 8:00 am, a single unified application will be available on-line at www.montcopolicetest.com. This application can be used to apply to any of the departments you are eligible for. Unified Applications must be completed on-line at www.montcopolicetest.com.

You will not be permitted to take the exam until you complete the application on line and pay the $25 fee by using the Pay Pal account linked to the application.

NO paper applications will be accepted.
NO checks or money orders will be accepted.
Applicants who do not have computer access can go to any public library or one of the participating agencies to complete the application on line.

**ON-LINE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL CLOSE
Thursday February 28, 2019 at 5 pm**

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST: There will be a physical assessment test held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 8:00 am, at the Upper Moreland High School. You will be notified in writing if you are invited to attend the assessment test. The standards for successfully completing the assessment test are listed at www.mpoetc.state.pa.us using the thirtieth percentile.

POLICE OFFICER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Please review each Department’s requirements carefully prior to completing the application. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements of each Department before submitting your application.

Department	To be considered, you must:
CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP	Be at least 21 years of age by date of hire Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Be “Act 120” certified or qualify for a waiver of training as required by Act 120 or currently enrolled in a certified police academy Possess a valid driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Applicants must be free of tattoos on the face, ears, neck or any objectionable tattoos that are visible when wearing the Cheltenham Township Police Department uniform
COLLEGEVILLE BOROUGH	Be at least 21 years of age by the deadline for submitting applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Have completed a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120 Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at the time of appointment Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Applicants must be free of tattoos on the face, ears, neck or any objectionable tattoos that are visible when wearing the Collegeville Police Department uniform
BOROUGH OF HATBORO	Be at least 18 years of age Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid PA driver’s license prior to appointment as a police officer Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Have completed or presently be enrolled in a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120; or qualify for a waiver of training
LIMERICK TOWNSHIP	Be at least 21 years of age Be a U.S. Citizen Have completed or presently be enrolled in a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120; or qualify for a waiver of training Possess a valid PA driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Have a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited institution, or have a minimum of two years of experience as a full time police officer No visible tattoos when wearing the police uniform Successfully complete written, oral, medical, psychological, physical agility, and polygraph exams and thorough background investigation
LOWER MORELAND TOWNSHIP	Be at least 18 years of age Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid PA driver’s license prior to appointment as a police officer Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Have no visible tattoos when wearing a police uniform, including a short sleeve shirt Have successfully completed or presently be enrolled at a police academy certified by the Pa. Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC Training as required by Pa. Act 120. (Candidates must have completed and passed course prior to eligibility for appointment.)
LOWER POTTSGROVE TOWNSHIP	Be at least 21 years of age Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or GED Have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license Possess MPOETC Act 120 police certification to apply or be enrolled in such training course at time of application (must have completed and passed course prior to eligibility for appointment); or be eligible for a waiver of training Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer Successfully complete written, oral, medical, psychological, physical agility, and polygraph exams and thorough background investigation
LOWER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP	Be at least 21 years of age by the deadline for submitting applications Be a resident of Pennsylvania at the time of appointment Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at the time of appointment Possess a high school diploma or GED Be a U.S. Citizen Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Have completed or presently be enrolled in a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120; or qualify for a waiver of training Successfully complete written, oral, medical, psychological, and polygraph exams and a thorough background investigation
MUNICIPALITY OF NORRISTOWN	Be at least 21 years of age before the deadline for submitting completed applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid PA driver’s license prior to appointment. Be Physically & Mentally fit to perform the duties of police officer All applicants must either have successfully completed the training and education prescribed by the Municipal Police Education and Training Act (“Act 120”), 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 2161 et seq., or be eligible for Act 120 Certification
BOROUGH OF NORTH WALES	Be at least 21 years of age before the deadline for submitting completed applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or GED Possess a valid driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Not have any tattoos or brandings which would be visible when wearing a short sleeve police uniform of the Borough Not have any visible ear plugs, gauges or eyelets, or other visible similar body stretching jewelry or ornamentation, and any body parts visible while in uniform which have been altered for the wearing of same shall be repaired in order for the applicant to be eligible for the oral examination Have completed or presently be enrolled in a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120; or qualify for a waiver of training
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP	Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Have completed or presently be enrolled in a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120; or qualify for a waiver of training Must be free of tattoos and objectionable piercings on the face, ears, and neck, and must also be free of any objectionable tattoos that are visible when wearing the Springfield Township Police Department uniform, including a short sleeve uniform shirt
TOWAMENCIN TOWNSHIP	Be at least 21 years of age before the deadline for submitting completed applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid PA driver’s license Be Physically & Mentally fit to perform the duties of police officer Must have completed a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120; or qualify for a waiver of training at the time of hire.
UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP	Be at least 21 years of age before the deadline for submitting completed applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Have attained a minimum 60 college credits from an accredited institution. The 60 credit requirement is waived if you have three (3) years prior law enforcement experience, including military police Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment
UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP	Be at least 21 years of age Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or GED Possess a valid driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Not have any tattoos or brandings which would be visible when wearing a short sleeve police uniform of the Township Not have any visible ear plugs, gauges or eyelets or other visible similar body stretching jewelry or ornamentation, and any body parts visible while in uniform which have been altered for the wearing of same shall be repaired in order for the applicant to be eligible for the oral examination Meet one of the following additional qualifications: (1)Have earned at least 60 credits from an accredited college or university; or (2) have served at least three (3) continuous years as a full time police officer with a state, federal or municipal law enforcement agency or served at least three (3) years active duty in the United States; Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard. Have successfully completed Act 120, as amended, (MPOETC) certification training within the thirty-six (36) months immediately prior to the deadline for filing the application for patrol officer or presently be enrolled in a course of study at a police academy certified by MPOETC and, within two hundred ten (210) days after the application deadline for patrol officer with the Township, successfully complete said training or qualify for a waiver of training as required by Act 120
UPPER POTTSGROVE	Be at least 21 years of age by the deadline for submitting applications Be a U.S. Citizen Be a resident of Pennsylvania at the time of appointment Possess a high school diploma or GED Have 60 or more credits from an accredited college or have 3 or more year’s full timeexperience as a police officer or have served in police capacity in military for a minimum of two years within a four year enlistment Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license by the time of appointment Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Pass a written exam, oral exam, physical exam, polygraph test, psychological test, and a background check Have completed a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120
WARMINSTER TOWNSHIP	All Applicants must have reached their 21st birthday before January 30, 2019. Have and be of good moral character Applicants must be physically and mentally capable of performing the essential duties of a police officer Must have a valid Pennsylvania operator’s license or be eligible for one with a transfer of a valid out of state license. Must be a United States citizen. Have a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited college/ university, Or 3 years full time law enforcement experience with a federal, state, county, or municipal police department, Or 4 years full time military experience Have completed a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and/or be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120 on or before March 1, 2019
WHITPAIN TOWNSHIP	Be at least 21 years of age by the deadline for submitting applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license by the time of appointment Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Not have any tattoos, brandings, body piercings, ear plugs, gauges or eyelets, or other similar body stretching jewelry or ornamentation which would be visible while wearing a long sleeve shirt. Successfully complete written, oral, medical, psychological, physical agility, and polygraph exams and thorough background investigation Act 120 Certification NOT REQUIRED to apply, must successfully obtain certification within first year of employment.

NOTICE – Clarification of Written Score

The following have been established as passing scores for the police departments participating in the written police entrance examination. In order to have passed the written test for:

DEPARTMENT	WHO MOVES FORWARD IN THE PROCESS
CHELTENHAM	Applicants must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. The top 50 scores after the written exam and agility test will move forward in the hiring process.
COLLEGEVILLE	Applicants must score a minimum of 75% on the written examination. An oral examination will be offered to a maximum of the top twenty (20) candidates.
HATBORO	The minimum passing score on the written examination is 70%. Only those receiving one of the top 30 highest scores, including ties, will be eligible to continue to the oral examination phase.
LIMERICK	Applicants must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. The Township may limit the number of applicants notified to appear for an oral examination to the top 20 of those taking the test for Limerick, with all ties of the cut-off score being included. . Interviews will be conducted when an open position occurs or is expected otherwise a list of qualified candidates will be maintained.
LOWER MORELAND	You must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. You must have one of the top 60 scores of those taking the test for Lower Moreland.
LOWER POTTSGROVE	You must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination on each portion. You must have one of the top thirty (30) scores of those taking the test for Lower Pottsgrove.
LOWER PROVIDENCE	You must score a minimum of 70% on each portion of the written examination. An oral examination will be offered to a minimum of the top ten (10) candidates, to include all candidates tied for the tenth position. The exact number to be offered the oral examination will be determined by the Chief of Police with consideration given to the number of potential positions to be filled. Interviews will be conducted when an open position occurs or is expected otherwise a list of qualified candidates will be maintained.
NORRISTOWN	You must score 70% or higher and obtain one of the fifty (50) highest scores in order to continue in the application process. Applicants scoring less than 70% or not obtaining one of the fifty (50) highest scores shall be rejected. All applicants attaining 70% and tying at the fiftieth (50th) highest score will be considered as passing and eligible to continue in the application process.
NORTH WALES	The minimum passing grade is 70% for the written examination. You must have one of the top 20 highest scores, including ties, of those taking the test for North Wales.
SPRINGFIELD	You must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. The number of candidates proceeding on to the oral examination may be limited to those applicants scoring in the top percentile. These applicants shall number no less than five (5) if there is one opening, and no less than ten (10) if there is more than one opening.
TOWAMENCIN	You must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. An oral examination will be offered to a minimum of the top ten (10) candidates, to include all candidates tied for the tenth position. The exact number to be offered the oral examination will be determined by the Chief of Police with consideration given to the number of potential positions to be filled.
UPPER DUBLIN	You must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. You must have one of the top 50 scores, including ties, of those taking the test for Upper Dublin.
UPPER MORELAND	You must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. You must be in the top 20% or 60 candidates, whichever is greater, including ties, of those taking the test for Upper Moreland.
UPPER POTTSGROVE	You must score a minimum of 80% or higher in each element of the written exam. You must receive one of the top-ranked 20 passing grades of those taking the test for Upper Pottsgrove.
WARMINSTER	All candidates scoring 80% or better will move forward to the physical agility test.
WHITPAIN	You must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. An oral examination will be offered to a minimum of the top ten (10) candidates, to include all candidates tied for the tenth position. The exact number to be offered the oral examination will be determined by the Chief of Police with consideration given to the number of potential positions to be filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION – POLICE OFFICER

Job Objective (Purpose of the Position):

Patrols Municipalities to detect and deter crime, provide security, and enforce laws, Pennsylvania crime and vehicle codes, and
Township/Borough ordinances.

Essential Job Functions (Functions essential to attaining the job objective):

Patrols assigned area; drives patrol vehicle or walks.

Observes patrolled area for suspicious, disorderly, or illegal activities, stolen vehicles, missing persons, and road hazards; reports road
hazards to proper authority.

Furnishes proper information and/or assistance to anyone requesting or requiring same.

Communicates with dispatcher via PA radio; mediates domestic & neighborhood disputes; interviews witnesses, complainants, accused
suspects; interacts with members of the business community and the public.

Responds to emergency dispatch calls.

Assists emergency personnel with moving subjects; removes accident victims to safety.

Administers first aid methods and procedures.

Investigates traffic accidents, public complaints, crime scenes, emergency situations; records facts; locates and preserves evidence.

Responds to physical attacks, applying force & physical restraint to dangerous animals or people; arrests and processes accused
suspects; takes photo and fingerprints.

Operates specialized equipment to measure blood alcohol level (BAC), vehicle speed, and distance; secure evidence.

Operates firearms as necessary. Issues warrants and citations.

Compiles accident, arrest, criminal complaint, and preliminary investigation reports.

Attends meetings, mandatory training, and educational seminars.

Job Standards (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential functions):

Read and interpret Pennsylvania vehicle codes and crime codes.

React calmly and think rationally in emergency situations. Communicate effectively. Understand and carry out complex instructions.

Recognize non-standard activities, missing items/people, hazards, and details.

Possess excellent eye-hand-foot coordination and physical stamina.

Sit; reach at all levels; handle vehicle controls, firearms, specialized equipment frequently.

Stand, walk, run, lift and carry up to 50 lbs; push a full sized automobile; pull up to 175 lbs.; swim where required by municipality; bend,
crouch, kneel, climb, crawl, and perform fine manipulation occasionally.

Possess visual acuity (mid and far vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision continuously; near vision occasionally).

Withstand exposure to traffic hazards continuously; withstand exposure to weather, wet conditions, flooding conditions, high noise levels,
hazardous materials, and personal danger occasionally.

Work alone and closely with others.

Job Location (Place[s] where work is performed):

Various locations within and outside the Municipality; Police Administration Building.

Equipment (Examples of machines, devices, tools, etc. used in job performance):

Patrol vehicles; handgun; shotgun, patrol rifle, soft body armor, portable radio, flashlight; handcuffs; baton; breath testing instruments;
speed timing devices; flares; telephone; computer; paperwork; Pepper gas (O.C.); Tasers

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Police Exam- Montgomery County Consortium Of Communities and Warminster

APPLICATION PERIOD BEGINS January 23, 2019 at 8:00 am and ENDS Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 5pm.

Read below for more details. Information obtained directly from the official website.

POLICE OFFICER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

NOTICE – Clarification of Written Score

JOB DESCRIPTION – POLICE OFFICER