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:
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.
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
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.
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