🚔Law EnforcementActively Hiring
Philadelphia Police Department (PPD)
📍 Philadelphia, PA
Salary Range
$52,440–$77,990
Entry Exam
Philadelphia Police Entrance Exam
Timeline
6–12 months
Hiring Status
Actively Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
PPD PARE test or comparable PT assessment. Running, push-ups, sit-ups.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓U.S. citizen
- ✓At least 19 years old
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓PA driver's license
- ✓No felony convictions
- ✓Philadelphia residency within 12 months of hire
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
6–12 months
📌 Notes & Context
Philadelphia PD offers a $15K signing bonus as of recent hiring push. ~6,500 officers.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Compare with other agencies →Starting Salary
$52,440
5-Year Salary
$63,000
10-Year Salary
$77,990
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 10 years
Health Insurance
full
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
10 days
Sick Days/yr
15 days
Uniform Allowance
$1,000/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$3,100/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with department. $15K signing bonus as of recent hiring push. FOP Local 5.
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