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Philadelphia Police Department
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Minimum requirements
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Recruiting contact
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Hiring outline
- Follow the current city recruit announcement and required examination instructions.
- The official overview describes testing, interviews and a background investigation; obtain the full current sequence from recruiting.
Physical testing
The recruit page describes sprint, push-up, sit-up and distance-run testing using MPOETC-linked standards. Confirm the current age/category rules.
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Hiring incentives
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The page retains older residency-preference language with a 2021 date. Do not rely on that language or a general Apply button for current eligibility or application timing.
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What salary information is available for Philadelphia Police Department?
Salary figures have not been established in this Philadelphia Police Department profile. Check the official recruiting sources below; missing pay research does not mean unpaid work.
What hiring process does Philadelphia Police Department describe?
Follow the current city recruit announcement and required examination instructions. The official overview describes testing, interviews and a background investigation; obtain the full current sequence from recruiting.
What physical testing information is available for Philadelphia Police Department?
The recruit page describes sprint, push-up, sit-up and distance-run testing using MPOETC-linked standards. Confirm the current age/category rules.
Is Philadelphia Police Department hiring now?
Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.
When was this Philadelphia Police Department research reviewed?
This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-20. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.
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