Liquor Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $1,805.60 - $2,037.60 Biweekly
Location : Multi-County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 70501-4021
Department: Pennsylvania State Police
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 70501
Position Number: Multiple
Union: PA Liquor Enforcement Association - PLEA
Bargaining Unit: K4
Pay Group: ST04
Contact Name: Enlisted Placement Section
Contact Email: ra-spspentrylvlexam@pa.gov
THE POSITION
ARE YOU CURRENTLY ACT 120 CERTIFIED OR ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR RE-CERTIFICATION?
The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement is seeking Act 120 certified applicants for Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee positions located throughout the Commonwealth. If you're looking for a challenging, rewarding career and possess a valid Pennsylvania Act 120 Certification through MPOETC or are eligible for re-certification, apply today!
Liquor Enforcement Officers are responsible for conducting investigations performed through undercover operations and uniformed inspections of licensed or unlicensed liquor establishments throughout the state. They have the power and duty to arrest for violations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code and specific Crimes Code-related offenses.
Upon completion of the Training Academy, Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainees will be assigned to a within the selected region you are applying. When possible, District Enforcement Office placements will be based upon applicant preference, however final assignments will be made based on operational needs. Upon graduation, Liquor Enforcement Officers are also assigned a PSP owned vehicle for travel between their residence and their duty locations (used for official Commonwealth business only).
SCHEDULE/OTHER INFORMATION
Work Hours: Monday through Friday 0800 to 1700, 1 hour lunch (40-hour work week)
Shift: Rotating/irregular shifts, including weekends and holidays
During the 10-week training period, applicants have the option of going home at the end of each training day or may request lodging at the Training Academy.
Upon completion of academic training, Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainees will have their pay adjusted from Pay Scale Group 4, Step 4 ($47,090 annually - start rate) to Pay Scale Group 4, Step 10 ($53,141 annually - after 10-week training). Upon promotion to Liquor Enforcement Officer, the employee will be placed at Pay Scale Group 6, Step 1 ($56,541 annually - approx. 4 months after graduation, typically during field training period).
Once you submit an application, if you meet all eligibility requirements, you will move on to the written examination portion. You will receive additional information regarding scheduling your written examination at a later date.
***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.
We encourage applicants to sign up for text message notifications when creating their account to apply or update their account preferences to allow text messaging. Text messages sent to you will provide important updates regarding your application status or any actions needed from you during the hiring process.
At the end of the written examination testing period, PSP will review the results and provide candidates with additional information regarding their status. Below are additional processes you will need to complete if you qualify to be further processed.
Polygraph Examination
Background Investigation
LEOT Physical Readiness Tests
Medical Screening
Psychological Screening
Please keep in mind that PSP LEOT selection procedures and timeframes are subject to change at any time based upon the needs of the Department.
Please click on the links below to review pertinent and required LEOT information:
If you have questions related to the application or examination process, please contact the PSP Human Resource Office, Enlisted Placement Section by email at For up to date information regarding the LEOT testing cycles, visit the website:
Thank you for your interest in the Pennsylvania State Police, Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee position.
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 10 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 participate in mock trials.
• Participate in physical conditioning exercises.
• 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 offering 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. LEOTs are permitted to go home daily unless they are required to stay for a specific assignment or request lodging at the academy.
• LEOTs are permitted to provide three preferences for District Office assignment prior to graduation, but there is no guarantee the preferences will be honored. Ultimately, assignments are based on the needs of the Bureau; therefore, trainees may be assigned to any District Enforcement Office (DEO) within the Commonwealth.
• Shifts will be irregular/rotating, including working weekends and holidays.
• Upon graduation from the PSP training facility, LEOTs will be assigned a PSP owned vehicle for travel between their residences and duty locations. Assigned vehicles shall be operated only for the conduct of Commonwealth business.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.
Additional Requirement: You MUST meet one of the following criteria:

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Act 120 Certification through MPOETC.
• Be eligible for re-certification.

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.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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01
Are you presently a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you at least 20 years of age at the time of this application?
Special Note: Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainees must be at least 21 years of age upon entry into the training academy.

• Yes
• No

03
Please indicate your Highest Level of Education:
Special Note: Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainees must possess a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Less Than High School Diploma or Equivalent
• High School Diploma or Equivalent - No College Credits
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

04
Since the age of 18, but within the last 3 years, have you used any illegal substance other than Marijuana?

• Yes
• No

05
Since the age of 18, have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States Military?

• Yes
• No

06
Since the age of 18, but within the last three years, have you been charged with and convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)?

• Yes
• No

07
Since the age of 18, have you engaged in sexual contact with a person less than 16 years of age when you were four or more years older than the person, with or without the person's consent?

• Yes
• No

08
Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of a criminal offense graded as a Misdemeanor-2 or above? Do not report DUI or DWI convictions reported in question #6 above.

• Yes
• No

09
Please indicate which BLCE Region in PA you would like to work in as your first preference. (Assignments are based on operational needs.)

• Eastern Region (Philadelphia Office, Allentown Office, Wilkes-Barre Office)
• Central Region (Harrisburg Office, Altoona Office, Williamsport Office)
• Western Region (Pittsburgh Office, Punxsutawney Office, Erie Office)

10
Based on your response to question number 9, please indicate which BLCE Region in PA you would like to work in as your second preference.

• Eastern Region (Philadelphia Office, Allentown Office, Wilkes-Barre Office)
• Central Region (Harrisburg Office, Altoona Office, Williamsport Office)
• Western Region (Pittsburgh Office, Punxsutawney Office, Erie Office)

11
Based on your response to question number 10, please indicate which BLCE Region in PA you would like to work in as your third preference.

• Eastern Region (Philadelphia Office, Allentown Office, Wilkes-Barre Office)
• Central Region (Harrisburg Office, Altoona Office, Williamsport Office)
• Western Region (Pittsburgh Office, Punxsutawney Office, Erie Office)

12
Do you possess a valid Pennsylvania Act 120 certification through MPOETC or are you eli