PA Employment Opportunities

Patrol Officer - Brookhaven Borough Civil Service Commission, Delaware County, PA

The Brookhaven Borough Civil Service Commission will conduct an examination for the position of full-time Patrol Officer. The written examination will occur on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:30 am at the Brookhaven Municipal Center. The Commission will score written examinations immediately following their completion, and successful candidates will proceed to undertake a physical agility examination upon completion of the scoring process. Candidates who successfully complete both the written and physical agility examinations will undergo oral examinations the week of February 9, 2026. This schedule is subject to amendment.

Applicants for the position of full-time patrol officer shall possess the following minimum
qualifications:

1. The Applicant shall be a citizen of the United States of America.
2. The Applicant shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of Hiring.
3. The Applicant shall be a High School graduate or its equivalent.
4. The Applicant shall be enrolled in or a graduate of the Delaware County Police Academy or otherwise certified by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission in strict accordance and compliance
5. with the dictates of Act 120 (Codified at 53 Pa. C.S.A. §2161, et seq.) 5. The Applicant shall be of good moral character and have no misdemeanor or felony convictions.
6. The Applicant shall possess a current valid unrestricted Driver’s License (Except for restriction of wearing corrective lenses) and shall maintain his/her license during his/her tenure as a police officer.
7. Each Applicant shall be physically, psychologically and medically fit for the performance of the duties of a Full Time Patrol Officer.
8. Applicants may not have been determined ineligible to testify on behalf of criminal prosecution by any district attorney or equivalently ranking prosecutor, or have ever been the subject of a Brady or Giglio letter.

Applications for the position may be obtained from the office of the Borough Secretary, Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015. The deadline for filing the application is 1:00 pm on January 29, 2026.

Patrol Officer base salary for 2026 is $104,978. Brookhaven Borough Police Department offers a competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage. Employees are enrolled in the municipal pension and have the option to contribute to a 457-retirement account. Officers can retire with full benefits after 25 years of service and having reached 50 years of age. Early retirement is available after 20 years of service.

Questions can be directed to: [email protected]

Full-Time Police Officer – Lehighton Borough Police Department, Carbon County, PA  -  $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!!

Lehighton Borough is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer. Applications are available at Lehighton Borough Hall, 1 Constitution Avenue, Lehighton PA. 18235, borough secretary office, Monday – Friday, 8am to 4pm. 610-377-4002 / Lehighton Police Station 610-377-4003 or at the following site: www.lehightonborough.com/employment

Completed applications must be returned to the borough secretary office, no later than Friday, February 28th, 2025 at 4pm. No Application Fee!

Applicant Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age at time of employment, must be a high school graduate or possess a GED, must be a US citizen, must have a valid driver’s license, must have proof of completion of ACT 120 Municipal Police Officer Training Act upon appointment. Applicants currently attending an accredited Police Academy are encouraged to apply. Veteran’s Points applied with submission of DD-214. 

Contractual Salary for 2026: $86,794.85 (Based upon prior experience). Completive benefit package.  Department is in a contract year and looking to remain highly competitive with surrounding agencies. 

Lehighton Borough Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety and quality of life to our community of just over 5300 residents. The department currently consists of 10 full-time officers, including the Chief of Police, Detective and Corporal. There are currently 3 full-time positions available.

Our Civil Service Commission testing will establish an eligibility list which the department may select from. Testing to consist of physical agility, written exam, oral interview, criminal background check and medical (drug test) / phycological exams.

Civil Service Commission has officially opened the testing process and set the following dates:

Application submission deadline is January 30th, 2026 at 4pm to the borough secretary office at, 1 Constitution Avenue, Lehighton PA. 18235.

Examination testing will be conducted on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Testing will consist of: Physical Agility, Written Exam and Oral Interview. Only applicants who pass the physical agility testing (Pass/Fail) will be eligible to move forward in the testing process.

Further questions can be addressed by calling the police department at 610-377-4003.

Lehighton Borough Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Visit our department Facebook page for more information at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BSuz4UTxN/.  Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, join our expanding and progressive department today!

Police Officer - Montgomery County Consortium of Communities, PA

POLICE OFFICER – The Montgomery County Consortium of Communities, on behalf of their respective Civil Service Commissions or Municipalities, will be conducting a written examination for Police Officer on:

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8:30 am.

The written and physical agility assessment tests will take place at:

Springfield Township High School (Montgomery County, PA)
1801 Paper Mill Road, Erdenheim, PA 19038

All applicants shall report for registration at 8:00 am.

There will be a physical fitness assessment test held immediately following the written examination.  Please dress appropriately and bring a change of clothes for the physical agility assessment.

Those candidates that are interested in participating in the examination process will need to apply on-line.  A single unified application will be available on-line at www.montcopolicetest.com. This application can be used to apply to any of the departments for which you are eligible.

Any questions may be emailed to: [email protected]

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

Entry Level Police Officer - Cheltenham Township Police Department, Montgomery County, PA

NOTICE OF HIRING FOR ENTRY LEVEL PATROL OFFICER
CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

Cheltenham Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Visit Police Test - Cheltenham PA to sign up.  

The deadline for applications is Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Testing Information:
DATE:              Saturday, January 31, 2026
LOCATION:    Cedarbrook Middle School, 300 Longfellow Rd, Wyncote, PA 19095
TIME:              REGISTRATION IS STAGGERD BASED ON YOUR LAST NAME:

A-M Report at 8:00am
N-Z Report at  9:00am
Late Arrivals Will Not Be Admitted

BRING WITH YOU:    All applicants must bring photo ID and two #2 pencils

Physical Agility Test
CTPD follows the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Standards.

All applicants who sign up to take the test shall report for registration based on your last name as noted above. Please dress appropriately for the physical agility assessment.

Written Exam
Those who successfully pass the Physical Agility Test are invited to take the written exam beginning at 12:30pm. All those applicants must report back by 12:00pm. No food or drink, cell phones, backpacks, hats, weapons, or purses, other than those used to carry personal hygiene items, will be permitted into the testing facility.

Police Officer Minimum Requirements

TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST:

• Be at least 21 years of age by date of hire
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer
• Applicants must be free of tattoos on the face, ears, neck or any objectionable tattoos that are visible when wearing the Cheltenham Township Police Department uniform
• Act 120 certification NOT required

The top 50 candidates who successfully pass the PT requirements and written test will be scheduled for an oral examination. Still have questions? Reach out to  [email protected]

Posted: 01/09/26 Deadline: 01/25/26

Full Time Police Officer - Caernarvon Township Police Department, Berks County, PA

NOW HIRING FULL TIME OFFICER JOB OPENING DIVISION:
Patrol  POSITION: Full Time Certified Law Enforcement Officer
HOURS: Full Time 84 hours a pay period.
FULL TIME SALARY for 2026:
Probationary Officer $85,416.24
2nd Year Officer $96,074.16
Full Rate Officer $106,753.92

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position involves protecting the public and preserving the peace. As a Police Officer, you need to interpret and enforce all applicable federal, state and local laws, general orders, directives, and policies and procedures of the Police Department. The Police Officer must be able to work independently under limited supervision. Officers work a bi-weekly rotating shift that will include weekends and holidays. Applicants must have successfully passed the Municipal Police Officers’ Education & Training Commission (MPOETC) certification and obtained his ACT 120 certification number.

REQUIREMENTS: Must be a legal citizen of the United States.  Must be 21 years or older.   Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.   Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.  Possess a Social Security Card.  If previously a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, service and discharge must be honorable or under honorable conditions.  Be of good moral character, having no felony convictions; no misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury, or false statement.

 APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications can be picked up in person at the Caernarvon Township Police Department Office, 3307 Main Street, Morgantown, PA 19543 or online at https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/berks/caernarvon-twp-pd/38493/content/police-application. Applicants must submit the application to the Police Department Administrative Assistant, no later than 4pm on January 20, 2026.

The hiring process will include interviews, a background check, and a medical and psychological exam. NOTICE: All conditions of this job posting are subject to the Chief of Police’s discretion. The Caernarvon Township Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin nor disability.

Attachments: https://crimewatch.net/sites/default/files/38493/post/2025/12/advertisement_0.pdf

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/berks/caernarvon-twp-pd/38493/post/now-hiring-full-time-officer

Posted: 01/09/26 Deadline: 01/20/26

Full and Part-Time Police Officers - Newport Township Police Department, Luzerne County, PA

Newport Township Police Department (Luzerne County, PA), is accepting applications for full-time and part-time police officers. Newport Township is a Township of the First Class, seventeen (17) square miles, with an approximate population of 5000 residents, boarding the City of Nanticoke. A growing Township and Department that enjoys both support from the community, and the local government.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
• Completion of Act 120 Police Academy, or currently attending cadet  
• Physical and mental fitness for essential duties
• Successful completion of Civil Service written and physical examination
• Successful completion of comprehensive background investigation
• Interview, Voice Stress exam, and drug screening

Benefits

• Starting Salary $67,745.60 with contractual guarantees $70,351.20 before overtime and court time.
• Retirement Healthcare
• Employer paid family healthcare, vision, and dental.
• Uniforms and equipment provided plus annual uniform allowance
• Vacation and Personal days upon hiring, sick time
• Training opportunities for career development

Civil Service Examination will be held at the Newport Township Municipal Building February 7, 2026 @ 0900hrs.

 Application Deadline is January 30, 2026, at 1500hrs.  Applications are available for pick up at the Newport Township Municipal Building 351 W. Kirmar Ave. Nanticoke, PA 18634. Completed applications can be returned in person or by U.S. Mail. Applications can also be requested and returned with resume and certifications electronically at [email protected]

Posted: 01/09/26 Deadline: 01/30/26

Police Officer – Hampton Township Police Department, Allegheny County, PA

General Information
The Hampton Township Police Department (HTPD) is a full-time full-service law enforcement agency. The HTPD serves a resident population of approximately 20,000 people and is dispatched to approximately 10,000 calls for service annually. The Township of Hampton is a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational areas in Allegheny County, PA.

Staffing

• 19 full-time officers
• 2 police social workers
• 2 civilian administrative staff

General Qualifications

• 21 years of age.
• Completed, or currently enrolled, in the MPOETC basic police academy (Act 120).  Applicants still attending the academy must have graduated by a set start date of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• United States citizen or naturalized citizen.
• In good physical condition.
• Good moral character.
• Graduated from an accredited high school or have an equivalent education acceptable to state standards.
• Capable of performing the essential duties of a police officer.
• Free from the addicted or habitual use of intoxicating liquors or controlled substances.
• No convictions or acts defined as a “disqualifying offense” as defined by MPOETC.
• No previous dismissals from public service for delinquency or misconduct of office.
• No affiliations with any group whose policies or activities are subversive of the form of government set forth in the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Selection Procedure

• Proper submission and receipt of application.  Any false information or incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Written examination
• Physical agility test
• Oral examination conducted by a board of law enforcement professionals.
• Comprehensive background investigation.
• Polygraph examination.
• Final selection will be made from any one of the top three candidates (veteran’s preference applied consistent with the law).
• Physical examination and drug screen (after conditional offer).
• Psychological examination (after conditional offer).

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive starting salary provided in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Current salary for a senior patrol officer (5 Years): $107,175
• Health care benefits including medical, prescription, dental and vision.
• Longevity pay as earned.
• 12-hour shifts
• Life insurance and short-term disability provisions.
• Generous vacation, holiday and personal leave benefits with buy-back options.
• Overtime and/or compensatory time availability.
• Educational reimbursements and incentives.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Department-issued uniforms, equipment and cleaning allowances.
• Defined benefit pension plan – superannuation retirement at 25 years and age 55.
• Post-retirement health benefits.
• Retirement: 12 years vested, 25 years at age 55 for retirement.
• Employee assistance program.

Career Opportunities

• Criminal Investigations
• District Attorneys Drug Task Force (DANET)
• Accident Reconstruction
• Special Response Team (SRT) Operator
• Crisis negotiator (attached to SRT)
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Community policing
• Supervisory positions
• Department-paid training
• Firearms and less-lethal weapons instructor
• School Resource Officer
• Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)
• Community Relations Officer

Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) MPOETC establishes minimum curriculum and training standards for municipal police officers.  Additional training for certified courses through MPOETC is encouraged by the department for officer career development.

Completed applications may be filed at no charge starting immediately but no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Hampton Township Police Department, 3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101

The application packet and information on the hiring process may be downloaded at website: https://www.hampton-pa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5198/Police-Application-2025

Posted: 01/02/26 Deadline: 02/27/26

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