Middletown Borough - Police Officer

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Job Overview

Department Middletown Borough Police Department
TypeEntry Level
Certified
Job TitlePolice Officer
Salary58,255
Registration Fee$35.00
Contactdwright@middletownboroughpd.com
Location Middletown, PA

Job Announcement

Borough of Middletown Police Department

POLICE OFFICER EXAM

The Borough of Middletown Police Department is hiring full time police officers – See if you have what it takes! 

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

- Be a United States Citizen
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have a valid PA driver's license
- Have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Be physically and mentally fit to perform all duties, as per MPOETC regulations
- Must pass a complete background investigation

- Act 120 Certification is preferred but NOT required

Hiring Incentives

If you are a current academy cadet or have graduated from a certified police academy within one year, you are eligible for academy tuition reimbursement as a hiring incentive.

  • If you are currently employed as a PA police officer, or are eligible for immediate Act 120 certification, you are eligible for a hiring bonus of $5,750.  
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  • The Borough is also offering a three (3) year lateral transfer incentive. Applicants with three years of prior service as a certified police officer start at year three on the pay scale.
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The physical agility test and the written test will both occur on Saturday, October 5, 2024 starting at 0900 hrs.  The location of the testing is yet to be determined; however, it will be in the Middletown area.

Starting salary is $58,255 increasing to $83,213 with six years of service.  Applicants with three (3) years of prior service as a certified police officer start at $70,734.

Deadline for applications is Monday, September 30, 2024.

To apply go to www.policeapp.com and search for the Middletown Borough Police Department.

The Borough of Middletown is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact the Middletown Borough Police Department Monday – Friday between 0900-1400 hours at (717) 902-0627 with any questions.

Please direct questions regarding this position to dwright@middletownboroughpd.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.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.