Police Officer - Full Time

***PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POSTING TO SUCCESSFULLY RESERVE A SPOT FOR TESTING***

Washington Township Police Department located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania will be establishing a Police Officer Eligibility list. Our department proudly serves and protects 40 square miles of a growing, diverse community with a population of over 15,500 residents and many businesses. Washington Township borders Adams County, Pennsylvania and Washington & Frederick County, Maryland.

Physical Fitness Exam is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 8:00am. The physical fitness exam will consist of passing the 4 components listed below following the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission Police Academy Entrance Standards.

Visit this link for the standards: MPOETC Physical Fitness Standards

· 1 Minute Sit-up

· 300 Meter Run

· 1 Minute Push-Up

· 1.5 Mile Run

Any applicant passing the Physical Fitness Exam will be invited back to attend the Written Exam.

Written Exam is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025, following the completion of the Physical Fitness Exam

The successful candidate must:

· be at least 21 years of age prior to completing the academy

· possess a valid driver’s license

· must reside within 50 miles of Washington Township Police Department

· possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a GED

· pass physical fitness exam, pass written test & pass oral board interview

· pass physical exam & drug screen, psychological exam, vision exam; for full requirements, visit: https://mpoetc.psp.pa.gov/Pages/mpoetc.aspx

· pass thorough background exam & credit check

· if NOT currently Act 120 Certified, must be able to attend and successfully complete the educational requirements to become Act 120 certified by attending the Police Academy beginning July 2025

· current, certified Out of State applicants & Federal/Military Law Enforcement, visit the link below for more information regarding Act 120 https://mpoetc.psp.pa.gov/Pages/mpoetc.aspx

Washington Township Police Department offers a starting salary in 2025, under the current contract, of $59,366.09 along with an excellent benefit package and retirement plan.

How to Apply:

Completed Candidate Contact Sheet and $35.00 nonrefundable testing fee must be received prior to 4:30 pm on Monday, March 24, 2025, to reserve your testing position.

Candidate Contact Sheet found at this link: http://www.washtwp-franklin.org/employment-opportunities/

Candidate Contact Sheets and non refundable fee can be submitted via:

· US Postal Service (include check or money order made out to the Washington Township Police Department for the $35.00 for nonrefundable testing fee, Completed Candidate Contact Sheet must be included) Mail to: Washington Township Police Department, 11798 Buchanan Trail E.., Waynesboro, PA 17268, Attn: C. Broas

· Hand delivered to the Washington Township Police Department, 11798 Buchanan Trail E.., Waynesboro, PA 17268 Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30 (check, money order, cash or credit card accepted, applicable services fees for credit card for the $35.00 nonrefundable testing fee)

· Emailed . Contact Cindy Broas at 717-762-1447 for the email address. The subject line of the email should state “MARCH 2025 TESTING”. Upon successfully receiving the completed Candidate Contact Sheet, candidate will be invoiced via Pay Pal for the $35.00 nonrefundable fee (2.9% $0.30 service fee applies)

Additional questions can be directed to Cindy Broas, Office Manager at 717-762-1447 Washington Township Police Department is EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,366.09 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,366