Oakmont recently added more manpower to its police force.
The borough council voted unanimously Oct. 16 to hire Gilbert Stubbs, 41, of Monroeville as a full-time officer at an hourly rate of $30.27.
The department now has a chief, five other full-time officers and eight part-timers.
The borough received 60 applicants and interviewed three candidates certified by its Civil Service Commission.
Stubbs has been a Wilkinsburg police officer for the last 10 years.
“He brings a lot of varied experience and training to the department,” said Oakmont police Chief Michael Ford. “I look forward to working with him. He stated to me he wants to make a long-term career out of this and looks forward to building relationships with the community.”
Michael DiVittorio is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 412-871-2367, mdivittorio@tribweb.com or via Twitter @MikeJdiVittorio.
