Johnstown - ACT 120 Certified Police Officer

The Johnstown Police Department will be accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer now until Friday July 31st, 2026. All applications can be found and MUST be completed at www.Policeapp.com. Physical testing will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026.

Testing will take place at Johnstown High School Gymnasium located at 220 Central Avenue Johnstown, Pa 15902. The written test and interview will take place immediately following at the Johnstown Public Safety Building located at 401 Washington Street Johnstown, Pa 15901.

Physical Agility, Written Test and Oral Interviews will all be conducted on the day of testing.

Applicants must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalency and have successfully completed the PA Act 120 certification by the time of appointment. Applicants must also be able to pass all mandatory components of the testing process to include a physical agility test, written examination, oral examination, background check, medical examination, and a psychological examination. For more information about this position call Captain Price at 814-539-0889 ext 303.

The City of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

Job Requirements

At the time of application, every applicant for a position in the police department shall possess the following qualifications:

1.  Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED).
2.  Act 120 certification upon appointment.
3.  Be a United States Citizen.
4.  Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer.
5.  Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.  All applicants must have reached their twenty-first (21st) birthday before being sworn in as a full- time officer.

Written Test

Test is approved by the PA Chiefs of Police Association

The test consists of four (4) segments

1.  Math
2.  Spelling
3.  Grammar
4.  Writing

Must pass with a 70% overall to continue in the hiring process

Written test is 70% of your final score

Oral Examination

Answer a series of questions by a board of three (3) examiners
Must pass by 70% to continue testing
Oral Exam is 30% of your total score
Background Investigation

If considered as a possible candidate an in-depth background check will be done before the conditional offer of hire

Benefits 

• Starting Pay: $58,696.60
• Top Pay: $83,262.40
• 12 hr Schedule 
• Opportunity for overtime
• 108 to 240 hours paid vacation
• 120 hours paid sick leave per year. Sick time accrues each year.
• Sick leave incentive up to $1000.00
• 24 hours paid personal time off per year. PTO accrues each year
• Longevity pay - $1,600 - $3,000
• Education pay - $300.00 - $900.00
• 12 Paid holidays
• Uniform allowance - $500.00
• Medical, Dental, Eye Insurance
• Pension plan
• 3 day weekend off, every other weekend