Overview

ResidencyApplicants who live outside the city are now eligible for hire to enter the Academy and will have one (1) year and six (6) months from their hire date to move into the city of Philadelphia.Education Requirements:Equivalent to a High School Diploma.AgeAll applicants must be at least 20 years-old on the date of appointment.Physical Fitness Test & RequirementsINSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE IN BELOW LINKSThe physical fitness test confirms that prospective police recruits are performing physically (based on their age and gender) at the 30th percentile. The test includes the 300-meter run, pushups (within 1 minute), sit-ups (within 1 minute) and the 1.5-mile run.Read the latest physical fitness requirements as mandated by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commissionandinstructions on how to prepare for pushups.The Department has also prepared some basic guidelines on how to prepare for the physical fitness requirements.Standards and times are subject to change and police...