Job Announcement:
POLICE OFFICER
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST & WRITTEN EXAM DATE: March 30, 2025
The written exam will take place immediately following the physical fitness test for candidates who successfully pass it. Photo ID is required upon entrance of the physical fitness test and written exam.
Minimum Requirements:
- Applicant must be a minimum 21 years of age prior to the conclusion of their Act 120 Certification Training.
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Applicant must be a United States citizen.
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Applicant shall possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED).
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Applicant must possess a valid driver's license issued by any state of the United States and must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of PA in accordance with a conditional offer of employment.
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Applicant must be able to perform the required duties outlined in the Police Officer Job Description form and requirements listed in the Essential Duties of a Police Officer form.
Job Description/General Duties:
Benefits:
- Competitive wages with aggressive pay increases (years 1-5) and longevity bonus after year 5
- Generous amount of paid time off (vacation, holiday, personal, and sick time)
- Many advancement opportunities in specialized positions and positions of rank
- Plentiful overtime opportunities
- Well-built health care packages available on date of hire; substantial health care buy-out program if you choose
- Defined pension benefits through township and vested pension opportunity
- Deferred Compensation investment opportunities
- Secondary employment ability with approval
Testing Requirements:
- Physical Fitness Test - pass/fail
- Written Exam - passing score of 75%
- Oral Interview Exam - passing score of 75%
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE:
Lower Paxton Township has a current residential population of approximately 54,000 and spans 28 square miles. Lower Paxton Township is located between Harrisburg and Hershey PA and offers a wide-range of residential options, retail shopping centers, and many commercial properties. Lower Paxton Township continues to expand the opportunities it offers its residential and business community through steady economic development and growth. The Bureau of Police responds to approximately 35,000 calls annually.
ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT:
Hiring Process:
- Physical Fitness Test
- Written Exam
- Oral Interview Exam
- Background Investigation including a polygraph examination
- Conditional Offer of Employment upon completion of Physical Exam (including vision, hearing, drug screen) and Psychological Exam.
- Police Academy training for applicant without Act 120 Certification OR Field Training for applicant with Act 120 Certification
It is the policy of the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police to follow the procedures set forth in the law and this General Order when hiring personnel for the position of police officer. Lower Paxton Township is an equal opportunity employer. The Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police will not discriminate against any protected class under applicable Pennsylvania and federal law when making hiring decisions. The Bureau of Police will grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons.
Please direct questions regarding this position to alupey@lowerpaxton-pa.gov
About Law Enforcement Jobs
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.