Job Announcement:
Applications Now Being Accepted - Register today for the July 2026 Test!
Physical Agility Exam: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 08:00 a.m. (1st time Slot)
(HACC – Piccola Law Enforcement Complex, Entrance 4)
Written Exam: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
(HACC – Piccola Law Enforcement Complex, Entrance 4)
Deadline to Apply: Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at Midnight.
**Additional paperwork including the Healthcare Provider Form, Informed Consent Form & a Copy of Applicant’s Birth Certificate MUST be completed and returned in order to be scheduled for a Physical Agility Time Slot.
We Offer:
- Paid Academy Training w/ Starting Salary of $59,583.33
- $80,255.09 (2026 - 5 Year Patrolman) with a 7% Yearly Guaranteed Increase through 2028
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage starting Day 1!
- 20 years of Service with a 50% Pension
- Paid Group Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
- Paid Holidays and Birthday
- No Residency Requirements
- Ongoing Training & Advancement Opportunities
- College Credits (21 Credits to individuals who successfully complete the Act 120 Police Academy Program if they enroll in Criminal Justice Program)
General Requirements:
- Age - Must be at least 21 years of age by date of Application.
- Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Education - Must have graduated from high school or received a G.E.D., or received an equivalent education acceptable to the Harrisburg Civil Service Commission.
- Driver's License - Must possess a current valid driver's license which has not been restored or suspended within 3 -years of application date.
- General - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of Police Officer as defined in the Harrisburg Civil Service Rules and Regulations. You must achieve a 70% on the written test to move on in the process. Submission of a formal application will need to be completed by those who score a 70% or higher.
Any questions please Contact Officer Colin Kerns at ckerns@harrisburgpa.gov or 717-255-6473 or Sara Bradnick at smbradnick@harrisburgpa.gov or 717-255-6447.
Equal opportunity employer. Woman and Minority applicants encouraged to apply.
Please direct questions regarding this position to ckerns@harrisburgpa.gov
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