Doylestown Township Police - Police Officer - Entry Level
Job Overview
Department:
Doylestown Township Police
Type:Entry Level
Job Title:Police Officer - Entry Level
Salary:2024: Start $75,517 Top $116,180
Registration Fee:$35.00
Contact:czeigler@doylestownpa.org
Location:
Doylestown, PA
Job Announcement
Doylestown Township Police Department
The Doylestown Township Police Department is creating an eligibility list and is accepting applications from interested and qualified candidates for the position of a police officer. Candidates can submit an application, resume, and cover letter to the Doylestown Township Police Department through www.policeapp.com. The deadline for receiving applications is Friday December 22, 2023 at 4:00 pm.
General Information:
The Doylestown Township Police Department consists of twenty (21) full-time officers, headed by Chief of Police Dean Logan with one (1) Lieutenant, four (4) Patrol Sergeants, one (1) Detective Corporal, two (2) Detectives, twelve (12) Patrol Officers, and three (3) civilian employees. The agency provides 24/7 service to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Doylestown Township. The Department is responsible for a jurisdiction covering 17 square miles with a population more than 17,000 residents. The community consists of a diverse mixture of residential, commercial, and agricultural areas. For more information, go to https://doylestownpa.org/ .
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
- Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Must be able to acquire MPOETC certification.
Selection Procedure:
- Proper submission of application
- Oral Interviews
- Background Investigation
- Medical Evaluation
- Psychological Evaluation
- Drug Screening
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary as provided within the existing CBA.
- Health care benefits include medical, dental, and vision.
- Life insurance, sick leave.
- Vacation and holiday leave benefits.
- Longevity Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Uniform allowance.
- Defined benefit pension plan
Please direct questions regarding this posting to Lt. Charles Zeigler czeigler@doylestownpa.org or by phone at
(215) 348-4201
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THE DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS.
Please direct questions regarding this position to czeigler@doylestownpa.org
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, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.