Now Hiring a Chief of Police for the Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department!

Chief of Police

Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

 

The municipalities of East Pittsburgh Borough, North Braddock Borough, and Rankin Borough have established the Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department (“ERMVPD”) to strengthen public safety and law enforcement services for the municipalities through the efficient utilization of resources and personnel.  The regional police department will provide policing services to approximately 8,143 residents.  The communities are vibrant, collaborative, and support their law enforcement professionals.  The communities are located less than ten miles from the City of Pittsburgh overlooking the Monongahela River plateau.

 

The Chief of Police will be responsible for working with the Police Commission in early formation of the police department.  Using 21st Century Policing standards and recommendations, the Chief will establish a professional policing culture with a strong emphasis on “trust and legitimacy.”

 

The Police Commission will support the efforts of the Chief to establish proper supervision of personnel, the adoption of professional policy to establish best practices, budget control and oversight, while being responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of sworn and non-sworn personnel.

 

The ideal candidate for Chief of Police shall possess exceptional leadership and management skills to lead the newly formed regional  progressive police department.  Candidates must have served at least 10 years in a supervisory/command position in a law enforcement agency. Candidates must have experience in managing a law enforcement agency including budgeting, planning, and personnel administration with exceptional skills and experience in administrative areas.

 

An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Police Administration, Public Administration, or related field is required; however, the Police Commission will also consider candidates whose resumes reflect continuing training and education in lieu of an associate or bachelor’s degree.  Graduation from the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, the Southern Police Institute, NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy or other recognized and equivalent law enforcement academic is preferred.

 

The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in modern operational police practices, planning, budgeting, contractual services, current law enforcement technology, public administration, personnel management, exceptional leadership skills, a commitment to continued law enforcement training and a focus on community policing strategies.  The ability to work cooperatively with elected officials, municipal administration, citizens, and civic leaders is required.

 

The successful candidate must pass a physical, psychological examination and drug screening.  A thorough background examination will be conducted. The candidate must be currently certified under Pennsylvania Act 120 (53 Pa. C.S.A. 2161) or able to obtain within six months of employment. This is a non-union full-time exempt position. The Police Commission is offering a generous wage and fringe benefits package that is negotiable based on candidate’s education, experience, training, and qualifications.

 

To apply, submit a letter of interest, complete resume, and references via email  to:

 

pachiefsconsulting@pachiefs.org, or hardcopy to:

 

Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association Consulting Division

3905 North Front Street

Harrisburg, PA 17110

 

All resumes must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023.  Envelopes and electronic submissions should be marked “Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department – Chief of Police Application.”

 

The Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Posted: 09/21/23

Deadline: 10/23/23

Now Hiring a Solicitor for the Eastern Mon Valley Police Department

Contract Announcement

Eastern Mon Valley Regional Police Department

600 Anderson Street

North Braddock, PA 15104

 

The Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Commission is seeking proposals for a contract of General Counsel (a Solicitor and/or legal firm) to provide legal guidance on the below matters:

 

  1. Police labor and human relations

 

  1. Familiarity with contract negotiations

 

    • Police labor
    • Inter-municipal Cooperation Agreements

 

  1. Best employment practices to include:

 

    • Hiring
    • Promotion
    • Proper disciplinary procedures
      • Investigations
      • Process requirements
      • Loudermill, etc.
    • Act 57 requirements
    • Arbitration experience

 

  1. A willingness to work in a collaborative environment with the Police Commissioners and the Management team comprised of the Police Chief and Management staff.

 

Interested parties shall submit their resumes establishing their experience by the end of workday on Monday, October 15, 2023.  The submissions will remain sealed and be reviewed at the next executive session on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 5:30 pm.  The Police Commission reserves the right to seek additional information, which may include a brief interview with candidates.

 

Return to the attention of:    Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Commission

600 Anderson Street

North Braddock, PA 15104

Basketball Hoops in the Borough Right-of-Way

Please note that the Borough has an Ordinance prohibiting basketball hoops in the streets/public rights-of-way.

Please see the following link for details: Restrictions on Basketball Hoops and Other Such Structures In or Near Right-of-Way

Please note that the Borough, in the interest of preserving the safety of the right-of-way, will remove the structure and other similar obstructions via the Department of Public Works.

To reclaim your property from the Borough, please contact the Borough Office at 412-823-7124 Ext. 108.

Per Ordinance No. 859 (see link above), the Borough may additionally pursue fines for violations of the ordinance.

Community Listening Session – Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Commission

The ERMVP Commission is holding a Community Listening Session on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 6:00 PM, located at the Woodland Hills Administrative Building.

This event is meant to provide a public medium for members of the community to voice their ideas and provide input to the regional police process.

If you have any questions, please contact the Borough at 412-823-7124 Ext. 108.

Borough Office Closed – 09/01/2023 & Labor Day – 09/04/2023

Due to short staffing, the Borough Office will unfortunately be closed on Friday, September 1, 2023.

We are very sorry for any inconvenience.

The Borough Office will additionally closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of Labor Day.

The Borough will resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

For any questions, please contact the Borough at 412-823-7124 Ext. 108.

 

Open Council Seat

East Pittsburgh Borough Council is seeking interested applicants to fill a vacant Council seat through the end of the term, December 31, 2023.
 
Qualified applicants must be a resident of East Pittsburgh for at least 12 months prior to appointment and must otherwise not be prohibited from seeking elected office.
 
Interested parties should send a letter of interest to Seth Abrams, Borough Manager at epabrams@eastpittsburghboro.com or by delivering it to the Borough Office at 813 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh, PA 15112.

Small Cell Ordinance

Take notice that the East Pittsburgh Borough Council will hold a public hearing during the regular council meeting on Tuesday, August 172021, at 7:00 pm at the East Pittsburgh Senior Center, 700 Grandview Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 and via remote videoconference to consider an ordinance to provide for regulation of yard sales and food trucks and summarized as follows:

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SMALL CELL ANTENNAS IN RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Written comments may be submitted to epabrams@eastpittsburghboro.com.  Instructions for remote participation will be posted on the Borough website. The full text of the Ordinance is available for review Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Borough Offices and on the Borough website www.eastpittsburghboro.com.

 

Click here to read the text of the proposed ordinance

Solid Waste Announcement

Take notice that the East Pittsburgh Borough Council will hold a public hearing during the regular council meeting on Tuesday, August 172021, at 7:00 pm at the East Pittsburgh Senior Center, 700 Grandview Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 and via remote videoconference to consider an ordinance to provide for regulation of yard sales and food trucks and summarized as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE

Written comments may be submitted to epabrams@eastpittsburghboro.com.  Instructions for remote participation will be posted on the Borough website. The full text of the Ordinance is available for review Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Borough Offices and on the Borough website www.eastpittsburghboro.com.

 

Click here to read the text of the proposed ordinance

Soliciting Ordinance

Take notice that the East Pittsburgh Borough Council will hold a public hearing during the regular council meeting on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 7:00 pm at the East Pittsburgh Senior Center, 700 Grandview Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 and via remote videoconference to consider an ordinance to provide for regulation of yard sales and food trucks and summarized as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF EAST PITTSBURGH, CHAPTER 283; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND PERMITTING FOR YARD SALES AND FOOD TRUCKS; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; EFFECTIVE DATE

Written comments may be submitted to epabrams@eastpittsburghboro.com.  Instructions for remote participation will be posted on the Borough website. The full text of the Ordinance is available for review Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Borough Offices and on the Borough website www.eastpittsburghboro.com.

 

Click here to read the text of the proposed ordinance