Police Officer

The Borough of Mt. Oliver is looking to hire at least (2) Police Officers! Starting base pay of $75,296 (80%) beginning January 1, 2026 which will increase to $86,580 (90%) after 1 year and to $98,280 (100%) after 2 years. The Master Police Officer (MPO) rate is $102,440. Mt. Oliver Borough offers both Highmark and UPMC PPO Plans with no deductibles. Earn up to 6 weeks of vacation, 5 personal days, 12 sick days, with sick day buy-back and vacation roll-over programs, as well as 9 paid holidays and uniform allowance. Mt. Oliver also offers a traditional Act 600 pension plan with a 3-Year DROP, as well as an optional 457(b) plan. There is no application or examination fee.

Applications are available at the Borough Building, 150 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh PA, 15210 or can be download at www.mtoliver.com. The Borough Building is open Monday through Friday, from 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM. Completed applications must be turned in to the Borough Secretary by 3 : 00 PM Friday, October 17, 2025.

The Physical Agility Test will occur on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9 : 00 AM at the Allegheny County Police Academy. The Written Examination will occur the same day on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1 : 00 PM at the Mt. Oliver Borough Building, 150 Brownsville Road.

Applicants must have Act 120 Certification at time of hire. Other mandatory components of the test are an oral examination, a background check, a medical examination, and a psychological examination. A complete copy of the Boroughs hiring policy, as set forth in its Civil Service Rules, is available for inspection during regular business hours at the Borough Building.PDN-a01d399b-0405-424d-bbd9-ff9072117ea7