Certified
Job Announcement:
The Elizabethtown Borough Police Department is accepting applications for the position of FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER from February 16, 2026, until March 20, 2026. Applications can be downloaded directly from the PoliceApp.com website at www.PoliceApp.com/elizabethtownPA. Completed and notarized application packets must be received before 4:00 pm (est.) on Friday, March 20, 2026.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Be a citizen of the United States
Be 21 years old prior to the application deadline
Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or possess a GED
Be physically and mentally fit to perform the essential job functions of a police officer
Prior to appointment, possess a valid PA Drivers’ License
**Prior Act 120 Police Academy certification & police experience is preferred, but not required**
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Starting Salary (Non-Certified Officers): $52,689 - $66,469 (Based upon qualifications)
Starting Salary (Certified Officers): $66,469 - $81,078 (Based upon qualifications & experience)
Max Patrol Salary: $102,461
Paid Longevity and College Credit
Paid Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Compensatory, & Sick Time
Pension / Optional Deferred Compensation
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Post Retirement Medical Benefits
No Residency Requirement
12 Hour Shifts
Paid Act 120 Police Academy Training for Non-Certified Applicants
Applicants who participated in the 2025 Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association Consortium Testing can use the scores of their Written Examination and Physical Agility Test as their scores for this hiring process.
Additional, detailed salary & benefit information can be found on the included Police Benefit Summary Form.
ABOUT US
The Elizabethtown Police Department is a progressive, well-trained, and well-equipped civil service regulated police agency that has been serving the Elizabethtown community since 1911. Elizabethtown Borough has a population of approximately 12,000 residents and includes Elizabethtown College and the Elizabethtown Area School District. The Department has a complement of 20 full time police officers and 2 administrative civilian personnel. EPD Members include the Chief of Police, Lieutenants, Corporals, Detectives, School Resource Officer, and Patrol Officers.
EPD is a community-oriented policing agency, with members trained in multiple disciplines including, but not limited to, bicycle patrol, forensics, crash reconstruction, DUI enforcement, firearms instructors, field-training officers, and traffic safety. Additionally, members can participate in various county task forces and specialized teams to include the Lancaster County Major Crimes Unit, Lancaster County Crash Investigative Team, and the Lancaster County Special Emergency Response Team (SERT).
ELIZABETHTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The Elizabethtown Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality of police services by empowering our members and the community to work in partnership with the goal of improving the quality of life within Elizabethtown Borough, while at the same time maintaining respect for individual rights and human dignity.
HOW TO APPLY
Online at: www.PoliceApp.com/elizabethtownPA
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Completed application packets must be received before: 4:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Upon receipt of completed application packets, each applicant will be notified via e-mail of the date, time, and location of the different phases of the selection process, as well as additional applicant information processing through the Guardian Network.
All PoliceApp applications require a non-refundable $35 application fee, paid to PoliceApp.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Elizabethtown Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, marital status, or non-job related physical or mental handicap or disability.
Please direct questions regarding this position to kochd@etownpolice.org
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.