Employment Opportunities
Police Officer

Police Officer

Reserve Township

•  – 2026 base pay $82,401 entry level starts at 90% base pay 
• Application Fee of $35 refunded upon completion of physical agility test.  Potential for sign-on bonus.

The Civil Service Commission of Reserve Township, Allegheny County is now accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer at the Reserve Township Municipal Building, 33 Lonsdale Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212; (412) 322-1551.  Application Fee of $35 will be refunded upon completion of physical agility test.  May be eligible for sign-on bonus.

Lateral Transfer Benefits include top rate upon hire date and vacation time based upon prior years of full-time experience.

All hires will be provided with uniforms and ballistic vest.

$1,000 / year uniform allowance after one year of service.

Comprehensive benefit package including sick time, paid holidays, personal days, comp time, and paid court time.

Teamsters Local 249 Bargaining Unit

Excellent family Health, Dental, and Vision plans.

The Reserve Police Department is a participating agency with North Hills DUI Task Force, North Hills Traffic Enforcement Task Force and North Hills Special Response Team.

Test Date

Physical agility and written test will be held at Allegheny County police training academy on March 31,2026 at 9:00 AM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF A POLICE OFFICER

• Running for several hundred yards.
• Climbing over obstacles.
• Crawling.
• Pushing motor vehicles.
• Pulling or carrying accident, fire, and crime victims.
• Using physical force to apprehend and subdue arrestees.
• Withstanding prolonged exposure, as long as eight (8) hours, to extreme weather conditions.
• Withstanding prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
• Withstanding frequent exposure to stress-producing situations such as encountering persons injured or killed by accidents, crimes, or suicide.
• Dealing with domestic disputes.
• Dealing with verbal and physical abuse of the officer, including taunts, insults, and threats to the officer, family members, or fellow police officers.
• Communicating effectively with individuals suffering from trauma.
• Operating a motor vehicle for long periods of time.
• Using a firearm effectively; and
• Filling out written reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Other tasks as assigned, based on departmental needs.

Our Community:

Situated as a First-Class Township adjacent to the City of Pittsburgh, Reserve Township is characterized as a residential suburban community with a population of approximately 3,200. Notable for its safety, community focus, and proximity to the City, the area is keenly engaged in supporting Pittsburgh sports teams and enjoys easy access to various cultural activities.

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