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Lancaster County PA Chiefs of Police Association

   

PoliceApp has partnered with the Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association (LCCPA) to offer regionalized testing and recruitment. All agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

 

How It Works

Pay one fee + Take one physical assessment + Take one written exam = Valid test results for multiple departments

Applicants who pass the physical agility testing will be placed on a list which will be available to the participating departments.

 

Upcoming Exams

Lancaster County, PA Police Officer Exam

There are currently no scheduled exams. Please check back soon.

 

Value

A single application fee of $50 covers your fee for a standardized written exam, physical assessment and all PoliceApp processing fees when you submit an application to a participating department.

Disclaimer

Neither LCCPA nor PoliceApp can control how many departments will recruit over the course of the eligibility period. A minimum number of open positions cannot be guaranteed. Each department is responsible for its own hiring standards, prerequisites, and hiring timeline. No additional charges will be assessed by PoliceApp during the twelve-month eligibility period. All agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

What can I do to prepare myself for the LCCPA Police Officer Exam?

At the very least, entry-level police tests examine your critical thinking ability, reasoning, ethics, basic math skills, ability to separate the important from the unimportant, common sense, grammar, and reading comprehension.

Ways to prepare to become a police officer:

  • Attend college and enroll in a Criminal Justice program. Among other things, this will help you with your test-taking skills.
  • Complete an internship with a police department.
  • Volunteer your time with a police explorer or similar program.
  • Become bilingual.
  • Purchase textbooks that offer entry-level examinations and an analysis of what the correct answers are and why.
  • Become an avid reader to increase your reading comprehension skills.
  • Join a gym and get in top physical and cardiovascular condition.
  • Get CPR certified.
  • Practice your oral and written communication skills

 

Is the fitness test pass/fail?

Yes. 

Do you have make-up days for fitness test and written exam?

No. 

Do I need to be Act 120 certified to apply?

No.

How many departments are hiring?

The number of departments hiring and the number of officers each department is seeking changes based on need.

How many people will get hired from the list?

The number of departments hiring and the number of officers each department is seeking changes based on need.

Can I change my time for physical testing?

No

Can I pick the physical fitness time of testing?

No. 

Will my criminal history preclude me from employment?

Each department has selection criteria for the police officer candidates.

What are the essential duties of a police officer?

Each department has selection criteria for the police officer candidates.

 

 

Participating Departments