Full-Time Police Officer

New Hope Borough Police Department

New Hope Borough, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

The New Hope Borough Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer.

The New Hope Borough Police Department is an accredited law enforcement agency through the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. Located in the heart of Bucks County along the Delaware River, New Hope Borough is a vibrant and historic community known for its tourism, entertainment district, special events, and strong community partnerships. The Department is committed to professional, community-oriented policing and providing high-quality law enforcement services to residents, businesses, and visitors.

Department Overview & Opportunities

• Serves a diverse residential and tourist community within New Hope Borough
• Active patrol operations in a high-visibility downtown and special event environment
• Strong emphasis on community policing and proactive enforcement
• Participation in regional law enforcement initiatives and mutual aid operations
• Opportunities for specialized assignments and training, including:
  
  • Bucks County Major Incident Response Team
  • Bucks County DUI and Traffic Safety Enforcement Initiatives
  • Bucks County narcotics Task Force
  • Central Bucks Special Response Team 

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $75,851.22
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Paid vacation up to 225 hours per year
• Sick leave: up to 72 hours per year
• Longevity pay after one year
• Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities 

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age, physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of a police officer, a U.S. citizen in good standing, be a high school graduate or possess a GED, and have successfully completed Act 120 certification from Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) or be eligible for certification prior to appointment.  The creation of a New Hope Borough New Hire police officer list and the hiring of police officers shall be done in accordance with the New Hope Borough Civil Service Rules and Regulations.  A copy of the New Hope Borough Civil Service Rules and Regulations is available for examination during normal business hours in the office of the Borough Administrator. New Hope Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Civil Service Hiring Process

Application Process

New Hope Borough, by and through the New Hope Borough Civil Service Commission, is creating a New Hire Eligibility List in order to hire for the position of New Hope Borough Police Officer in accordance with the New Hope Borough Civil Service Rules and Regulations.  All interested candidates must first take the New Hope Borough Police Officer written examination on Saturday, August 29, 2026.  Applications are available at https://www.PoliceApp.com/NewHopeBoroPA.

Completed applications must be received by the New Hope Borough Police Department no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with a $40.00 non-refundable fee. Applications received after this date will not be considered. 

The written examination on Saturday, August 29, 2026, will begin at 9:00 a.m. and take place at the New Hope Borough Municipal Building at 123 New Street, New Hope, PA 18938.  Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and all applicants must present a photo driver’s license. 

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age, physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of a police officer, a U.S. citizen in good standing, be a high school graduate or possess a GED, and have successfully completed Act 120 certification from Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) or be eligible for certification prior to appointment.  The creation of a New Hope Borough New Hire police officer list and the hiring of police officers shall be done in accordance with the New Hope Borough Civil Service Rules and Regulations.  A copy of the New Hope Borough Civil Service Rules and Regulations is available for examination during normal business hours in the office of the Borough Administrator. New Hope Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.