Deadline: June 12, 2026
The newly formed Swissvale – Braddock Hills Regional Police Department is accepting applications for entry-level full-time patrol officers. Multiple positions are available on all shifts.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be aged 18 or older.
- Must possess a valid Class C Drivers License.
- Must not have any driving offenses that would prohibit the employee from being insured.
- High School Graduate of GED.
- Must be available to work all shifts.
- Have successfully completed Act 120 Training at the time of appointment.
Examinations
- Physical Agility Test
- Written Examination
- Oral Interview with Panel of Chiefs
All of the above testing will occur on June 17, 2026. The location and time of testing will be sent to all qualified candidates upon receipt of a complete application.
Applicants who are offered a position with the Swissvale – Braddock Hills Regional Police Department will also be subject to a Physical Exam and a Psychological Exam prior to appointment.
Salary
- Starting salary of approximately $72,000 with $1,000 raises every six months in addition to contractual raises progressing to the full rate in just two (2) years.
- Start at top patrol rate of almost $87,000 with 2+ years of full-time experience.
- Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts.
- Longevity Pay after four (4) years.
Employee Benefits
- Retirement at age 50 with 25 years of service.
- Pension is 50% of the last 36-months average wages, including overtime.
- Post-Retirement Healthcare until age 65 for employee and spouse.
- Choice of UPMC or Highmark Healthcare
- No Deductibles
- Low Co-Pays of $20.00 for Doctor and Specialist Visits
- Emergency Room Co-Pay of $75.00
- Low-Cost Prescription Drug Plan
- Employees currently pay only $100.00 per month for Family Health Coverage
- Healthcare Buyout of 50% of the Healthcare Premium if healthcare is available to the employee elsewhere.
- Dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- Generous paid leave (Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave)
- 12 Paid Holidays Annually plus time and one-half pay for working the Holiday.
- Uniform allowance of $1,050.00 per year.
Other Benefits
- No Application Fee!
- Beards and Tattoos Permitted.
- Opportunities in K-9, Investigations and Supervisory Roles.
- New state-of-the-art Police Station opening in the fall of 2026!
Application Procedures
Applications may be printed from our website at: www.swissvaleborough.com/jobs.aspx or picked up at the Swissvale – Braddock Hills Regional Police Department located at 7600 Evans Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. All applicants must provide a completed application, copy of Driver’s License, Police Academy Transcripts and form DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference. All applications and supporting documentation must be returned to the SBHRPD prior to 12:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026. Applications may be picked up and dropped off between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.