Pocono Mountain Regional - Police Officer

2026 HIRING PROCESS
Application Deadline - January 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
The Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department is now accepting applications for Police Officer. All applicants must possess a High School diploma or G.E.D and must have reached their 21st birthday before the deadline for submitting applications. All applicants must be a US Citizen and possess a valid PA driver’s license prior to appointment. Selection by written exam – physical agility tests – oral interview – polygraph and background investigation. 

WRITTEN EXAM
The written exam is scheduled for Sunday, January 25,  2026  at 10:00 a.m. at POCONO MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL WEST CAFETERIA 181 Panther Ln, Pocono Summit, PA 18346.     

TESTING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 10:00 AM.  
Every applicant who receives one of the top sixty (60) scores and scores seventy percent (70%) or higher in the written examination will qualify to participate in the Physical Fitness Test. Applicants must successfully pass each section of the written exam. 

PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
The Physical Fitness Test is scheduled  for Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The test will take place at the East Stroudsburg University Field House.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE & GROOMING STANDARDS
1. Officers on duty shall wear uniforms or other clothing in accordance with established Departmental procedures.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND GROOMING STANDARDS
2. Except when acting under proper and specific orders from a superior officer, officers on duty shall maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and shall style their hair according to the following guidelines:
a. Male Officers:
(1) Hair must be clean, neat and combed. Hair shall not be worn longer than the top of the shirt collar at the back of the neck when standing with the head in a normal posture. Hair shall not be worn in such a manner as to interfere with the normal wearing of all standard headgear.
(2) Sideburns shall be neatly trimmed and rectangular in shape.
(3) Officers shall be clean- except they may have mustaches, which do not extend below the corners of the mouth.
b. Female Officers:
(1) Hair must be clean, neat and combed. The bulk or length of the hair shall not interfere with the normal wearing of all standard headgear.
3. The wearing of jewelry on duty can create safety concerns. Items such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, etc., should be worn with safety considerations foremost in mind. Male officers are not permitted to wear any earring whatsoever. Female officers may wear earrings; however, they will be the non-pierced type or pierced stud style. At no time will female officers wear earrings that extend beyond or hang from the ear lobe.
4. Officers on duty shall have no visible body piercing on any body part (excluding ears in paragraph 3) to include facial and tongue piercing.
5. Officers on duty shall have no visible tattoos to include the lower arms when wearing summer uniform shirts.
No officer shall have gang, satanic, or disrespectful tattooing on any body part.
6. Officers on duty shall have no unnatural hair color or style that would bring disrespect to the Department.

PHYSICAL FITNESS INFORMATION

Physical Performance Test Battery
• The Physical Performance Test Battery consists of five exercise test events, immediately preceded by a warm-up session with intermittent rest periods to ensure the safety of the applicants.
• The Physical Performance Test Battery is designed to measure the cumulative effect on each applicant. Therefore, a failure on any one of the test events constitutes a failure of the entire Test Battery and will exclude the applicant from further processing.
• The Physical Performance Test Battery and Standards are detailed below along with a general explanation of each test event protocol:
Vertical Jump - 15.5 Inches
Sit-ups - 30 Repetitions
300 Meter Run -  66 Seconds
Push-ups - 25 Repetitions
1.5 Mile Run -  15 Minutes 54 Seconds
1. Vertical Jump: This is a measure of lower body explosive strength. This is an important part of any physical exertion scenario. Example: Vaulting or jumping during a pursuit.
The applicant stands directly under the horizontally aligned, half inch graduated blades of the Vertex Vertical Jump Tester. With their feet together, they begin by reaching up with one hand as high as possible keeping their heels flat on the ground. This establishes the applicant’s base line reach height mark. From this mark, a measurement is made to fix the height of the standard mark. The vertical jump may be performed in one of two ways. The applicant may take a position with both feet squarely beneath them, bending down, and jumping straight up. The other method allows the applicant to keep one foot stationary, with the opposite foot step back or to the side, then stepping back to a square position, and jumping straight up. With either method, the applicant must reach up with one hand and touch the machines graduated blade set to the standard mark. The applicant has three valid attempts to reach the standard mark.
2. Sit-ups: This is a test of the muscular endurance of the trunk including the abdominal muscles and hip flexors. This is an important factor in a use of force scenario and minimizing lower back problems. Example: Gaining control of a suspect.
The applicant starts by lying on their back, knees bent at approximately 90°, feet flat on the ground, and their hands behind the head with their fingers interlaced. Their feet will be firmly held in place. For a repetition to be counted, the applicant must touch their knees with their elbows and then return to the lying position so that the shoulder blades touch the ground. During the exercise, the applicant may not raise their hips or “kip” and they may only rest in the “up” position. The required number of repetitions must be completed.

3. 300 Meter Run: This is a measure of anaerobic power. This is an important factor in exerting short bursts of energy. Example: A foot pursuit.
The applicant must complete a 300 meter course in the required time. On a standard 440 yard track, this is approximately ¾ of the way around the track.

4. Push-ups: This is a measure of dynamic upper body strength. This is an important part of any dynamic physical exertion scenario. Example: Gaining physical control of a suspect or clearing a roadway.
The applicant starts in a kneeling position in order to set their hands, palms down on the ground, approximately shoulder width apart. The legs are then extended straight back with the feet together or up to six inches apart. The applicant flexes their arms at the elbow until the upper part of the arm (Humerus) becomes parallel to the ground. This is approximately three inches off of the ground. The applicant then returns to the up position with a straight or “soft lock” of the elbows. The applicant must remain in the straight plank position from their head to their heels. The applicant may only rest in the up position only. There is no time limit on this test event. No other part of the applicant’s body may touch the ground during the test event or they fail.

5.  1.5 Mile Run: This is a measure of aerobic power or VO2 max. This is the foundation for almost all physical tasks. Example: Use of force incident or administering one man CPR.
The applicant must complete the 1.5 mile course in or under the required time. On a standard 440 yard track, six laps must be completed. The applicant may not leave the running surface prior to successfully completing the course.

PMRPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to msandsdrost@pmrpd.com

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