PUBLIC NOTICE

BOROUGH OF PLUM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Public notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Plum will be conducting an examination for new full-time police officer(s) for the Borough of Plum. Applications may be obtained from the receptionist in the Administrative Office of the Municipal Building, 4575 New Texas Road, Plum, PA 15239. Requests for an application through the mail must include a business-size, stamped, self-addressed envelope along with the request and application fee. The fully-completed application form and all required documentation must be received, via hand-delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested, by Plum Borough on or before Friday, May 9, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Applications received after 4:00 p.m. on May 9, 2008 will not be considered. The following requirements shall apply to all applicants:

1. Verification that applicant is at least 18 years old at the

time of application (Birth Certificate or other satisfactory evidence);

2. Verification of application for employment;

3. Photocopy of a current, valid motor vehicle operators license.

4. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America;

5. Verification that applicant has been certified to act immediately as an

active police officer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania based upon

successful completion at the time of application of what is commonly

referred to as Act 120 training or proof that, you were previously or are

currently employed as a full-time police officer in another state and meet

the certification standards of that state, as evidenced by documentation

from the state agency responsible for establishing the standards.

6. A statement that the applicant is fit for police duty, as set forth in the

Essential Duties of a Police Officer form included with the application.

7. Verification of high school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma

(GED).

8. If applicant is requesting veteran’s preference under Pennsylvania law,

proof of honorable discharge from military service via provision of a

valid DD Form 214.

9 Non-refundable application fee in the amount of $50 to be paid at the

the time the application is picked up or requested from the Borough.

The starting salary for a full-time police officer in the Borough of Plum is currently set at $40,121. per year. The Borough of Plum is an equal opportunity employer.