​LEOT Testing Announcements

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee (LEOT).  Information regarding a specific selection cycle can be found below.  Applicants are required to submit a new application for each selection cycle.  Please be advised that LEOT selection procedures and timeframes are subject to change at any time based upon the needs of the Department. 

Since applicants receive communications and updates by email, it is important that contact information is kept up to date.  To update contact information, please contact the PSP Human Resource Office, Testing, Promotions and Transfers Section with updated information at ra-spspentrylvlexam@pa.gov.

Questions regarding the LEOT selection process can be directed to the PSP HR Office, Testing, Promotions and Transfers Section via email at ra-spleotprocess@pa.gov. The Pennsylvania State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are a veteran and are interested in learning more about claiming veteran's preference, please visit the following website at www.employment.pa.gov - Additional Information and FAQs then click on the box labeled "Veterans' Preference" in the center of the page.  Please send your military documents to ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov for review.  After applying, please submit your military documents to ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

To speak with a recruiter, please visit Liquor Enforcement Officer Recruiters.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.  The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.  The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.  All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Selection Cycle 4013

Applications submitted March 1, 2024 – June 1, 2024

The PSP began accepting applications for the 4013 Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee selection cycle on March 1, 2024.  Individuals wishing to participate in this selection cycle should completed an application at employment.pa.gov.  The written examination will be open through June 8, 2024. When submitting your application, please carefully review your name and address provided 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. In order to request any changes to your personal information submitted on your application, please contact our office at ra-spspentrylvlexam@pa.gov​.

Selection Cycle 4012

Applications submitted July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023 

The written examination concluded on October 7, 2023 for the 4012 selection cycle.  Final results were emailed to candidates on November 8, 2023.

Appointments from this list will be made as early as May 2024.

Additional Information (PDF)

PSP Cadet and LEOT Written Examination Prep Guide
LEOT Essential Job Functions
LEOT Medical Information
LEOT Physical Requirements
PSP LEOT Personal Appearance
Pennsylvania State Police LEOT Training
LEOT Candidate Oral Exam Prep Guide​