Swatara Township Police Department
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Chief:Darrell R. Reider
Address:599 Eisenhower Blvd
Harrisburg PA 17111
Phone:(717) 564-2550
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Adjust Your Job Alert SettingsChief:Darrell R. Reider
Address:599 Eisenhower Blvd
Harrisburg PA 17111
Phone:(717) 564-2550
Swatara Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons meeting the general requirements are encouraged to apply.
Competitive salary & benefits.
Starting salary of $50,000 increases to over $95,000 after four years of service.
Paid medical, vision, dental for employee and dependents.
72 hours of paid holiday time, 40 hours of paid personal time, and paid vacation time.
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Criminal Investigations
Drug Task Force Investigator
Forensics
CRT (SWAT) operator
HEAT (High Enforcement Action Team)
Bicycle Unit
T.E.A.M. (Teaching, Educating & Mentoring) Officer
MCSAP
K-9
Crash Reconstruction (DCART)
Federal Task Force Officer Programs
Minimum of 21 years of age
High School diploma or GED
Good physical & mental health
Valid PA driver’s license
The Swatara Police application process requires a physical fitness test and written examination. Other steps in the hiring process include successfully completing an oral board interview, intensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological testing and physical exam for selected candidates.
It is the mission of the Swatara Township Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety. We will strive to develop positive relationships with our diverse communities and improve the quality of life for all community members. Our mandate is to do so by demonstrating our core values and conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain the public’s confidence and trust.