Congratulations, Sergeant Lex!
Please join us in celebrating Sergeant Jason Lex, who was promoted from his previous rank of Corporal during the Swatara Township Board of Commissioners meeting on November 4, 2026!
Sgt. Lex was hired by the Swatara Township Police Department on July 5th, 2005. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal on September 13th, 2023. Over the course of his career, Sgt. Lex has served in many capacities including Bicycle Officer, Dauphin County Honor Guard member, Field Training Coordinator, JTAC Officer, Desk Corporal, Information Technology Liaison, Dauphin County Crisis Response Team Hostage Negotiator, South Central PA Mobile Field Force member, and is currently the Swatara Township Police Right to Know Officer.
He has been decorated with the Departmental Life Saving Award and is a three-time recipient of the Team Achievement Award.
Sgt. Lex served the United States with distinction in the Army National Guard from 2002 until 2023. His first MOS with the Army was as a Combat Engineer. In 2009, Sgt. Lex was deployed overseas and served in Iraq during “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” After multiple MOS’s and promotions, Sgt. Lex retired from the Guard with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2.
Special thanks go out to the Honorable Magisterial District Judge Wendy Grella who administered the Oath of Office. Thank you, Judge!
Congratulations, Sergeant Lex!
