The Penbrook Borough Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. The department is a premier accredited agency with 9 full-time and 1 part-time officers. Act 120 Certified is required.

Borough Council recently approved a lateral transfer incentive for up to 10 years of full-time experience. Under the current contract, officers with 6 to 10 years will earn a base salary of $80,488.00 in 2026. Paid time off will be commensurate with prior years of service as well. A 7% pay increase has been approved for the 2027 Contract giving an officer with ten years of service a base rate of $91,000.00

Applications for the position may be obtained from either the borough office or downloaded from https://www.penbrook.org/policeapplication. The applications can be dropped off in person during the office hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday or emailed to the chief at jhogarth@penbrook.org. The application deadline is Friday August 14th at 4:30 pm. All testing, PT, written and oral, will take place on Saturday August 29th. Details to follow. The borough office is located at 150 South 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• High school diploma or GED
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid PA driver’s license

Penbrook Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation religion or disability.