Washington Township (Franklin County, PA) - Police Officer

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Job Overview

Department	Washington Township Police Department (Franklin County, PA)
Type	Entry Level
Job Title	Police Officer
Salary	$58,202.05
Registration Fee	$70.00
Contact	admin@washtwp-franklin.org
Location	Waynesboro, PA

Job Announcement

BECOME A WTPD POLICE OFFICER

ACT 120 Certification is NOT required.

Washington Township Police Department located in Franklin County; Pennsylvania will be establishing a Police Officer Eligibility list.

Our department proudly serves and protects 40 square miles of a growing, diverse community with a population of over 14, 000 residents and many businesses. Washington Township borders Adams County, Pennsylvania and Washington & Frederick County, Maryland. The department moved to a brand new facility in June of 2023, located at 11798 Buchanan Trail E. Please do not hesitate to contact our department with any questions you may have.

Physical Fitness Exam is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10:00am. The physical fitness exam will consist of passing the 4 components listed below following the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission Police Academy Entrance Standards.

Visit this link for the standards: MPOETC Physical Fitness Standards

1 Minute Sit-up
300 Meter Run
1 Minute Push-Up
1.5 Mile Run

Any applicant passing the Physical Fitness Exam will be invited to attend the Written Exam, scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.

The successful candidate must:

be at least 21 years of age prior to completing the academy
possess a valid driver’s license
must reside within 50 miles of Washington Township Police Department
possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a GED
pass physical fitness exam, pass written test & pass oral board interview
pass physical exam & drug screen, psychological exam, vision exam; visit MPOETC for all requirements
pass thorough background exam & credit check
if NOT currently Act 120 Certified, must be able to attend and successfully complete the educational requirements to become Act 120 certified by attending the Police Academy.
current, certified Out of State applicants & Federal/Military Law Enforcement, visit the link below for more information regarding Act 120 Certification: MPOETC

Washington Township Police Department offers a starting salary in 2024, under the current contract, of $58,202.05 along with an excellent benefit package and retirement plan.

How to Apply:

www.policeapp.com/washingtontwppa

Additional questions can be directed to Cindy Broas, Office Manager at 717-762-1447 or admin@washtwp-franklin.org.

Washington Township Police Department is EOE.

Please direct questions regarding this position to admin@washtwp-franklin.org

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.