*Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee - 4022 Selection Cycle

Description of Work

The Pennsylvania Liquor Enforcement Officer is a trainee position in the field of law enforcement. Upon successful completion of training, LEOTs receive a promotion to Liquor Enforcement Officer. You will be required to attend and successfully pass approximately 16 weeks of training which includes but is not limited to:

• Receive classroom instruction in the Liquor and Crimes Codes and Department regulations, procedures, and directives that govern the investigation and enforcement of Commonwealth liquor-related laws.
• Participate in formal coursework and practical exercises to become skillful and proficient in the use of lethal and non-lethal weapons.
• Receive training in courtroom procedures, courtroom demeanor, and delivering testimony, and participates in mock trials.
• Receive training in and participate in recording information and preparing reports and citations regarding investigations and other work-related activities.
• Receive training in and participate in collecting, preserving, and handling evidence and documenting evidence chain of custody.
• Upon graduation, LEO's will enter establishments and environments that require exposure to alcohol. This involves consuming or feigning consumption of alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic beverages while performing official duties.
• Participate in undercover duties to include observing activities and identifying violations of the liquor code.
• Participate in open uniformed duties to include performing Liquor Code inspections of establishments and managers, discussing complaints with and offer guidance to licensees, issuing citations, and discussing violations.
• Participate in raids.
• Participate in minor patrol assignments to apprehend, prosecute and confiscate liquor and/or malt or brewed beverages purchased, possessed, and transported by minors in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Arrest/prosecute violators for Liquor Law violations.
• While at the academy there will be limited phone contact with family.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

• Minimum Experience and Training: Graduation from a high school or an accredited G.E.D. certification.
• Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a valid driver's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Examination Information

All applicants must apply through NEOGOV. Please carefully review your name and address when applying to ensure it is identical to the form of identification you will present at the testing facility. Discrepancies in identifying information between your submitted application and your form of identification will result in denied admittance to the written examination. Please read supplemental questions and respond to them carefully. Once you submit your responses, edits cannot be made. You will receive all communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices. You may also view notices sent to you by signing into your account on NEOGOV and viewing your profile inbox.