Johnstown - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Overview Department Johnstown Police Department Type Certified Job Title Entry Level Police Officer Salary $42,691.00 - $59,632.00 Contact cmiller@cojtwn.com Location Johnstown, PA

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The Johnstown, PA Police Department is not currently accepting applications at this time; however, you may enter your email address below to be notified once applications are open!

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. Be Act 120 Certified under the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission  (Act 120), (MPOETC) 53 Pa. C.S.A. §2161 et seq. or shall have successfully completed Act 120 Training and passed the final exam, prior to the certification of the eligibility list, thus being eligible for Act 120 Certification once hired by the city.
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 (21^st) birthday before the deadline for submitting completed applications.

BENEFITS 

• Starting Pay: $42,691
• Top Pay: $59,632
• Opportunity for Overtime
• 108 Hours up to 228 Hours Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Incentive up to $1,000.00
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Longevity Pay
• Education Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Uniform Allowance
• Medical, Dental, Eye Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 3 Day Weekend Every Other Weekend

SPECIALITIES 

• Bureau of Criminal Investigations
• K-9 Unit
• School Resource Officers
• Drug Unit
• Patrol

The City of Johnstown is an  Equal Opportunity Employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to cmiller@cojtwn.com

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.

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