Newtown Township - Police Officer

Job Overview

Department Newtown Township Police Department
TypeEntry Level
Certified
Job TitlePolice Officer
Deadline Dec 31, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Contactjasonh@twp.newtown.pa.us
Location Newtown, PA
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Job Prerequisites


Job Announcement

 

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

(BUCKS COUNTY, PA)

The Newtown Township Police Department is now accepting applications for police officer.

Newtown Township is a community oriented police department which has great community support from the home owners, businesses, schools and religious institutions. We have a team of excellent officers and support staff who have proven to be the “best of the best,” and we are looking for talented individuals to join our ranks.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

  • Starting Salary $67K / Top Patrol Officer Salary $118K
  • Medical Benefits (Including Dental/Vision/Prescriptions)
  • Deferred Compensation 4% match
  • Life Insurance
  • Training Opportunities
  • Pension
  • College Incentive
  • Equipment and Uniforms Provided
  • Paid Leave

*as of 2023

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Each applicant must have passed a standardized police testing process in 2022-2023 OR be registered for the Bucks County Consortium in October 2023 OR Completed or will complete their Act 120 training between January 2022 - March 2024.
  • Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer
  • US Citizen & 21 years old
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED
  • No Misdemeanor or Felony Convictions
  • Valid PA driver’s license
  • Good Moral Character
  • Able to Perform the duties of a police officer

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES

  • Patrol
  • Investigations
  • Administration
  • Motorcycle Patrol
  • Major Incident Response Team MIRT
  • Emergency Response Team SWAT
  • Negotiator
  • Bicycle Patrol
  • Crisis Intervention Team CIT
  • Community Policing
  • Supervision
  • Truck Enforcement
  • Honor Guard
  • Crash Investigation

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to jasonh@twp.newtown.pa.us


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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