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
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• 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.
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• current, certified Out of State applicants & Federal/Military Law Enforcement, visit the link below for more information regarding Act 120 Certification: MPOETC
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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