Job Announcement:
Shippensburg Police Department
Now Accepting Applications for Part-Time Police Officers
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.
The Shippensburg Public Library and all Cumberland County libraries have computers with internet service that you can use and have wireless Internet access for people with wireless-enabled computer and smart phones at no charge.
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
- Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license
- Must have reached their 20th birthday before the deadline for submitting completed applications
- Current Police Academy Training Act 120 Certification or waiver
- No disqualifying criminal convictions (Misdemeanor 2 or higher)
The patrol officer performs law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; maintains order, enforces laws and ordinances, protects life and property within the Borough by performing a combination of duties. These duties include suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, issuing citations, and summonses, investigating traffic accidents, apprehending and arresting suspects, processing prisoners, and protecting crimes scenes. The patrol officer also performs general and specific assignments from superiors’ officers in accordance with established rules and procedures, provides quality police service to all citizens, visitors, and businesses in an efficient and professional manner.
PAY
Experience
Less than 6 years $27.00/Hour
6 t0 11 years $29.00/Hour
More than 11 years $31.00/Hour
Hiring Process:
- Application
- Oral Interview
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph/CVSA Examination
- Conditional Offer
- Physical Examination and Psychological Examination
- Final Offer
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
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.