37 chapters · 378 sections in this title.
73 Pa.C.S. § 1943 Rejection of applicant and hearing
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(a) Refusal.--The civil service commission may refuse to examine or may refuse to certify after examination as eligible, an applicant who: (1) is found to lack any of the minimum qualifications for examination prescribed in the rules and regulations adopted for the position or em…
73 Pa.C.S. § 1944 Eligibility list and manner of filling appointments
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(a) Rank.-- (1) The civil service commission shall rank the candidates who have satisfied the minimum requirements for appointment on an eligibility list at the completion of the testing process, including a physical agility or other examination, except for a background investiga…
73 Pa.C.S. § 1945 Age and applicant's residence
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An individual may not apply for examination unless the individual is at least 18 years of age at the date of application. The board of commissioners may accept applications from nonresidents of the township and may require nonresident police officers and nonresident paid firefigh…
73 Pa.C.S. § 1946 Probationary period
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(a) Duration.--An original appointment to a position in the police force or as a paid firefighter shall be for a probationary period of not less than six months and not more than one year, except that during the probationary period an appointee may be dismissed only for a cause a…