WE ARE HIRING!
Job Announcement:
LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP POLICE
POSITION VACANCIES FOR POLICE OFFICER
This testing process will include a written test, physical agility test, oral board, polygraph examination, background investigation, physical examination, drug screen and psychological evaluation.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Each applicant for this position shall be at least 21 years of age at time of application and possess a diploma from an accredited high school or graduate equivalent. In addition, each applicant must be a United States citizen, be physically and psychologically able to perform the essential functions of a police officer, and, prior to appointment and during his or her employment with the Township, possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Act 120 certification is not required for this testing process. Cadet salary of $45,904 while attending academy.
Benefits include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, a retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
Starting Salary for certified officers depending on experience will be between $61,206 and $98,571.
Applications can be obtained by emailing Chief of Police Thomas Bell at tbell@lowerswatara.org, by downloading from lowerswatarapd.org under employment tab, or in person at 1499 Spring Garden Dr. Middletown, Pa. 17057.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT BY October 9th, 2026 AT 4pm.
The written examination will be conducted at the Lower Swatara Township building at 1499 Spring Garden Drive every first and third Wednesday of the month or by appointment starting September 16th 2026.
Please direct questions regarding this position to tbell@lowerswatara.org
If you would like to begin to prepare for the written test you can use https://www.applytoserve.com/Study/ and use study guides for the POST test. You may prepare for the Physical Agility Test by clicking on the link below.
Any questions please contact Chief Bell at tbell@lowerswatara.org.
