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Civilian Employment

Gaining civilian employment with the Pennsylvania State Police is different from gaining employment with a private organization/company.  Job titles are designated either Non-Civil Service or Civil Service.  This designation determines the applicable placement procedures for a given job title.

Non-Civil Service Positions

Non-Civil Service Positions with the Pennsylvania State Police include a variety of opportunities such as clerical, maintenance, police communications operators (dispatchers), motor carrier enforcement officers, automotive and helicopter mechanics, and intelligence analysts. 

The hiring process for Non-Civil Service positions requires interested applicants to view job postings and apply on-line through the commonwealth’s employment website at www.employment.pa.gov. Select the “Open Jobs” homepage tile and on the following page, click the job title of the position to view the job posting.  To apply, click “Apply” in the top right corner of the page.  Your application will only be considered for the specific job posting you apply for.  Please visit this page to locate the nearest PA CareerLink Office. 
 

Civil Service Positions

Civil Service Positions with the Pennsylvania State Police include job titles in the fields of information technology, forensic scientist, chemistry technician, human resource analyst, budget analyst, telecommunications specialist, and radio telecommunications specialist.

The hiring process for Civil Service positions requires applicants who meet the minimum experience and training of the position to submit a Civil Service application to the State Civil Service Commission for evaluation by either written testing, oral testing, and/or by the rating of experience and training.  Applicants who have been successfully tested/evaluated are provided to the Pennsylvania State Police for interview in filling vacant Civil Service positions.  Information on open examinations for Civil Service job titles and application procedures may be obtained from the State Civil Service Commission.  

Further information regarding a rewarding career as a civilian employee with the Pennsylvania State Police may be requested at:  ra-humanresources@pa.gov.

 The Pennsylvania State Police is an equal opportunity employer.