Johnstown - Police Officer

Job Announcement:

 

Physical Agility, Written Test and Oral Interviews will all be conducted on the day of testing.

Job Requirements

At the time of application, every applicant for a position in the police department shall possess the following qualifications:

1. Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED).
2. Act 120 certification is optional.
3. Be a United States Citizen.
4. Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer.
5. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6. All applicants must have reached their twenty-first (21st) birthday before being sworn in as a full-time officer.
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Physical Fitness Test

• 1 Minute Sit-up
• 1 Minute Pushup
• 300 Meter Run
• 1.5 Mile Run
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This is a cumulative test. Each event is pass/fail; thus, if one event is failed the entire test is failed. Candidates are required to pass with a score at the 50th percentile for each event based on The Cooper Institute data. Pass/Fail: Must pass each event to continue in the testing process.

Written Test

Test is approved by the PA Chiefs of Police Association

The test consists of four (4) segments
1. Math
2. Spelling
3. Grammar
4. Writing

• Must pass with a 70% overall to continue in the hiring process
• Written test is 70% of your final score
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Oral Examination

• Answer a series of questions by a board of three (3) individuals
• Must pass by 70% to continue testing
• Oral Exam is 30% of your total score
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Background Investigation

If considered as a possible candidate an in-depth background check will be done before the conditional offer of hire

Act 120

Act 120 is required.

Veterans Points

The Candidate must pass all aspects of the tests prior to qualifying for Veteran’s Preference of 10 additional points. Must have an honorable discharge. Reservists and National Guard must complete their obligations in order to qualify.

Benefits 

• Starting Pay: $46,210
• Top Pay: $64,548
• Opportunity for overtime
• 108 hours up to 228 hours paid vacation
• 120 hours paid sick leave per year. sick time accrues each year.
• Sick leave incentive up to $1,000.00
• 24 hours paid personal time off per year. PTO accrues.
• Longevity pay
• Education pay
• Paid holidays
• Uniform allowance
• Medical, Dental, Eye Insurance
• Pension plan
• 3 day weekend off, every other weekend

 

Specialties

• Bureau of Criminal Investigations
• K-9 Unit
• Drug Unit
• Special Emergency Response Team (SERT)
• SRO

The City of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to Johnstownpolice@johnstownpa.gov