Philadelphia Police Department
The Philadelphia Police Department is a police force responsible for law enforcement and public safety in Philadelphia.
phillypolice.comRating based on 19 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the Philadelphia Police Department
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at the Philadelphia Police Department get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid break.
How we know this
92% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
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Most people get paid sick leave
Does the Philadelphia Police Department give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
89% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at the Philadelphia Police Department do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
89% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at the Philadelphia Police Department worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do the Philadelphia Police Department workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
61% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for the Philadelphia Police Department workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at the Philadelphia Police Department?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
88% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do the Philadelphia Police Department managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
74% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at the Philadelphia Police Department?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at the Philadelphia Police Department good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
45% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at the Philadelphia Police Department feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
94% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at the Philadelphia Police Department get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
62% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at the Philadelphia Police Department?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at the Philadelphia Police Department enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
94% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at the Philadelphia Police Department recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
74% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the Philadelphia Police Department?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
89% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at the Philadelphia Police Department?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think the Philadelphia Police Department’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
76% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how the Philadelphia Police Department is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
77% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How the Philadelphia Police Department ranks
Philadelphia Police Department ranks 2nd to work for out of police.
- 1 U.S. Department Of Justice
- 2 Philadelphia Police Department
- 3 U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of March 20, 2025.
Philadelphia Police Department job reviews
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Best thing
To protect and serve the citizens, visitors , as well as others coming to work in the city.
To be a presence of safety.Worst thing
To know there are people that have a negative view about the police.
To understand there’s an element of individuals or groups that would try or do commit crimes.
To make arrest with sufficient evidence , whether pre-teen, young adult, older adult, etc.
To see people homeless, hungry, lost, abandon, addicted to substances and abused by others.
To know that those who protect - serve an become corrupt.
To know dead force can be used, if necessary. The taking of one’s life or being involved Investigating one’s life taken is heart felt.Police officer at the Philadelphia Police Department, March 2025
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Best thing
Something new always happening
Worst thing
People want to kill us
Police officer at the Philadelphia Police Department, February 2025