Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee - Selection Cycle

Overview

Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee - 4019 Selection Cycle in Multi-County, PA | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.

Location:

Multi-County, PA

Job Number:

Opening Date: 01/26/2026

Final date to receive applications: 3/27/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Employer:

Pennsylvania State Police

Union:
Multiple

Are you interested in becoming a law enforcement employee for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement is seeking qualified applicants for Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee positions located throughout the commonwealth. If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding career and possess excellent communication skills, apply today!

Note:

This description includes information about duties, requirements, and processes for the LEOT selection process.

The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement seeks qualified applicants for Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee positions located throughout the commonwealth. Trainees conduct investigations through undercover operations and uniformed inspections of licensed or unlicensed liquor establishments. They have the power and duty to arrest for violations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code and related offenses. Upon completion of the Training Academy, Trainees will be assigned to a BLCE District Enforcement Office within the selected region.

Final assignments are based on operational needs. Trainees will be assigned a PSP-owned vehicle for official travel between residence and duty locations.

Work Hours:

TBD, 40-hour work week. Shift: Rotating/irregular shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Pay after academic training:
Group 4, Step 10 ($52,097 annually, after approx. 16 weeks). After promotion to Liquor Enforcement Officer:
Group 6, Step 1 ($55,436 annually, approx. 2 months after graduation during field training).

If eligible, you will proceed to the written examination portion. Additional information regarding scheduling the written examination will be provided later. Please review your name and address to ensure it matches the form of identification you will present at the testing facility. Discrepancies may result in denied admittance to the written examination.

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At the end of the written examination testing period, PSP will review results and provide status updates. The following processes may be required if you qualify for further processing:

• Polygraph Examination
• Background Investigation
• LEOT Physical Readiness Tests
• Medical Screening
• Psychological Screening

LEOT selection procedures and time frames are subject to change based on departmental needs.

• Essential Job Functions
• LEOT Training
• LEOT Medical Information
• PSP LEOT Personal Appearance
• LEOT Physical Readiness Testing

Contact: PSP Human Resource Office, Enlisted Placement Section for questions about applications or examinations. Email: ra-spspentrylvlexam. For up-to-date LEOT testing cycles, visit the PSP LEOT Testing Announcements page.

The LEOT is a trainee position in law enforcement. Upon successful completion of training, LEOTs are promoted to Liquor Enforcement Officer. Training includes approximately 16 weeks and covers:

• Classroom instruction on the Liquor and Crimes Codes, department regulations, procedures, and directives governing liquor-related enforcement.
• Formal coursework and exercises to develop weapon proficiency (lethal and non-lethal).
• Training in courtroom procedures, testimony, and mock trials.
• Physical conditioning and fitness.
• Training in recording information, preparing reports and citations, and handling evidence with proper custody.
• During placement, LEOTs may enter establishments and environments with exposure to alcohol, including undercover duties and open uniformed inspections; issuing citations and enforcing the Liquor Code.
• Participation in raids and…