Accepting Applications for Full-Time Police Officers
The Borough of Mt. Oliver is looking to hire (3) 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 downloaded here. Completed applications must be turned in to the Borough Secretary during normal business hours by Friday, March 14, 2025.
The Physical Agility Test will occur on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Allegheny County Police Academy. The Written Examination will occur the same day on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Mt. Oliver Fire Hall, 120 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 Borough’s hiring policy, as set forth in its Civil Service Rules, is available for inspection during regular business hours at the Borough Building.