Job Announcement:
Shippensburg Police Department
Now Accepting Applications for Full Time Police Officers
$10,000 Hiring Bonus
SPD offers various career opportunities such as bicycle patrol, special response team, detective, canine unit and community policing. Shippensburg Police Department serves Shippensburg Borough in both Cumberland and Franklin County. Shippensburg is the oldest community of the Cumberland Valley, and the second oldest west of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. The population of Shippensburg Borough is approximately 5,638 and significantly increases with visitors and students attending Shippensburg University. Shippensburg Borough is 2.038 square miles. 8,800 complaints handled annually.
Working for the Shippensburg police department offers deep community connection, diverse experiences (wearing many hats), and a chance to make a tangible difference by knowing residents and helping shape community safety directly.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possession of a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma
- Must be a United States citizen
- Be physically or mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer
- Prior to appointment possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Must have reached their 20th birthday before the deadline for submitting completed applications
Job Description/General Duties:
A police officer monitors and maintains civil order, enforces ordinances and laws, and ensures the general safety of the public.
Find Essential Duties list under Important links
Benefits:
- Longevity Pay
- Lateral Pay
- Paid sick time/vacation days
- 25 Year Retirement and Age 50
- Increase to $55,547.38 after 1st year
- Academy training paid for by the Shippensburg Police Department
- Competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Testing Requirements:
- Physical Fitness Test- The physical fitness test consists of sit-ups, a 300-meter run, push-ups, and a 1.5-mile run. Applicants must pass each event.
- Written Examination- The written examination shall be graded on a one-hundred-point scale, and an applicant must score 70% or higher to continue the application process.
- Oral Examination- The oral examination shall involve questioning the applicant on how he or she would handle situations relevant to police work.
Hiring Process:
- Application
- Physical Fitness Test
- Written Examination
- Oral Examination
- Eligibility List Created
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph/CVSA Examination
- Conditional Offer
- Physical Examination and Psychological Examination
- Police Academy
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Shippensburg Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, disabilities, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please direct questions regarding this position to acramer@shippensburg.pa.us
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