Public Safety Officer Recruit - Philadelphia Housing Authority

Marketing Statement

Under the general direction of the Chief, Lieutenants and Sergeants, the Public Safety Officer Recruit is a principal agent responsible for proactively carrying out the functions of the Philadelphia Housing Authority Public Safety Department. These responsibilities include:

$55,899.60 Annually while enrolled in the Police Academy

• Protecting life and property, preserving the peace and good order in the community, and furnishing a variety of services to the residents of the Philadelphia Housing Authority
• Cultivating relationships within the development community which includes the very youngest, to the most elderly, for the purpose of facilitating a positive experience between the community and the Philadelphia Housing Authority
• Liaising with development resident leadership to understand safety and order issues of concern to residents
• Engaging in a positive manner with residents and management workers to establish relations of trust with Public Safety and police
• Engaging in problem-solving activities that will increase resident and management perceptions of security in the development; recommending specific improvements that will support that objective

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma from a Department of Education recognized institution or a GED is required; Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (Act 120) within six months of employment.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effectively deals with situations and people in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner
• Analyzes situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Exhibits sensitivity and compassion appropriate for each situation
• Demonstrated ability to work with and amongst individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences

Licenses, Regulations and/or Certification Requirements

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment. Act 120 certification must be maintained throughout employment.

Physical Job Requirements

Ability to perform frequent physical activities such as stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, crouching, reaching above shoulder level, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and grasping.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing all federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances
• Patrolling the community by foot, automobile, bicycle or fixed post in a conspicuous manner as a proactive measure for the deterrence of crime and the protection of life and property in and around Philadelphia Housing Authority sites
• Investigating all persons, vehicles and situations which are deemed to be suspicious based upon training and experience
• Constantly monitoring and inspecting residential sites in order to identify and report any hazardous or suspicious conditions
• Apprehending individuals committing unlawful acts; and, appearing in court to give testimony when required in connection with such arrests
• Performing other duties as assigned

How To Apply

All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Jobs Board at www.pha.phila.gov/jobs

Closing Statement

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.