East Cocalico Township - Police Officer
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East Cocalico Township Police Department
NOW HIRING
Police Officer
100 Hill Road Denver, Pa. 17517
(717) 336-1725
The East Cocalico Township Police Department is accepting applications from interested candidates for the position of police officer. Candidates are requested to submit an application to the ECTPD. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 17, 2026, at 1159 p.m.
The ECTPD is seeking candidates who wish to enjoy a work environment dedicated to community service and law enforcement within a value guided police agency. We are seeking motivated police officers who possess a strong drive for self-initiated police work while operating within a team-based environment. We are only seeking proactive team players with a high desire to achieve and thrive professionally and on an individual basis.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The East Cocalico Township Police Department has a staff of 16 police officers and 1 civilian support employee. The agency provides 24/7 service to the residents, businesses, and visitors of East Cocalico Township and Denver Borough. The department is responsible for a jurisdiction containing a population of approximately 15,000. The community consists of a mixture of residential, commercial, manufacturing, and agricultural areas.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Must have a valid PA operator's license at the time of application deadline.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must meet or exceed all requirements and conditions for certification under MPOETC Act 120, the East Cocalico Township Police Department Police Officer Job Description, and the ECTPD Selection and Hiring policy.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Police Officer's Association currently in contract negotiations.
- $55,660 starting salary for Certified Act-120 officers.
- $52,873 starting salary for cadet while attending police academy.
- Officer after five years, $91,832.
- Health care benefits including medical, dental, prescription and vision.
- Life insurance, short term disability insurance.
- Generous vacation, and holiday leave benefits.
- Generous longevity pay.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Department issued uniforms, equipment, and cleaning allowance.
- Defined benefit pension plan- superannuation retirement at 25 years and age 50.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Proper submission and receipt of application
Oral Interview with Command Staff
Polygraph examination
Background investigation
Medical evaluation
Drug screen
Psychological evaluation
Final selection will be made from any one of the top three candidates
Veteran preference applied to candidates within the top three final positions
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THE EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS.
Please direct questions regarding this position to savages@ectpd.org
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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 account to monitor for updates.
