East Hempfield Township Police - Police Officer

Job Announcement

EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

1700 Nissley Road

Landisville, Pa. 17538

717-898-3103   

 www.easthempfieldpd.org

The East Hempfield Township Police Department is currently accepting resumes with cover letters from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer.   

The deadline for receipt of resume and cover letter is April 30, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. 

All received resumes and cover letters will be reviewed. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent instructions to apply by completing a personal history questionnaire, and submit additional documentation via the Guardian Technologies portal.

If you have any questions or need additional information you may contact Lt. Matthew Pohle at (717) 898-3103 or via email at pohlem@ehpd.org

The EHTPD 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 Hempfield Township Police Department was formed in July 1963 and has grown to a current staff of 34 police officers and 4 civilian support employees. The agency provides 24/7 service to the residents, businesses, and visitors of East Hempfield Township.  The department is responsible for a jurisdiction covering 21 square miles with 140 miles of roadway and containing a population in excess of 26,000. The community consists of a rich mixture of residential, commercial, manufacturing, and agricultural areas. For more information go to www.easthempfield.org

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older

Must be able to perform essential job functions and complete a competitive process including but not limited to oral interviews, physical and psychological examination, polygraph examination, and comprehensive background investigation

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 legally eligible to work in the United States and provide proof of citizenship

Must meet or exceed all requirements and conditions for certification under MPOETC Act 120, the East Hempfield Township Police Department Police Officer Job Description, and the EHTPD Selection and Hiring policy

• *Please do not apply unless you meet the above requirements. Requirements will not be waived*

SELECTION PROCEDURE

• Proper submission and receipt of resume, cover letter, and subsequent application on Guardian portal
• Oral Interview with Command Staff provided to a group of applicants
• Polygraph examination 
• Background investigation 
• Medical evaluation 
• Drug screen
• Psychological evaluation
• Final selection will be made from any one of the top three candidates for each available position
• Veteran preference applied to candidates within the top three final of each available position
• Preference may be given to applicants with prior police officer experience and/or Act 120 certification 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary as provided within the existing CBA (2024-2028)
• 2024 starting pay: Act 120 certified -$73,717, w/out Act 120 - $63,717
• 2024 top patrol officer pay: $102,262
• 2028 top patrol officer pay: $115,097
• $5,000 sign-on bonus upon completion of probationary period
• Will send qualified candidates for Act 120 training
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
• Health care benefits including medical, dental, prescription and vision
• Accredited agency
• Generous vacation, and holiday leave benefits 
• 12-hour shifts, work only 14 days per month
• Specialized units/assignments: Criminal Investigations, Drug Task Force, Crash Reconstruction, SRO, K9, Selective Enforcement
• Educational reimbursement 
• Department issued uniforms, equipment, and yearly uniform allowance
• Defined benefit pension plan- superannuation retirement at 25 years and age 50 
• Post-retirement health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-sponsored Wellness Program
• On-site fitness facility - free fitness club membership available as well

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THE EAST HEMPFIELD 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 pohlem@ehpd.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.