***We are offering a $5000 sign-on bonus for new hires with Act 120 certification***

The Millersville Borough Civil Service Commission is seeking energetic applicants to fill a full-time Patrol Officer position and is offering a $5000 sign-on bonus.   

The Borough of Millersville, a growing community next to Lancaster City in historic Lancaster County is looking for Act 120 certified police officers. Millersville is home to Millersville University of Pennsylvania, a pleasant college community that feels like home to everyone.
The combined population of the permanent residents and college community is approaching 15,000 and offers plenty of diversity and opportunity for all interests.  The borough officers work 12-hour rotating shifts that provide every other weekend off and enjoy a generous fringe benefit package.    

SALARY

• Starting salary is up to $85,915 commensurate with experience.   
• The Police Department also offers a unique career development program that includes bonuses of up to $2500 per year for voluntary participation by patrol officers
• Longevity pay is standard for years of service within the department

BENEFITS

More than a job, we offer a career within a community that you will be proud to call home.  Benefits include:

• Premium health insurance with NO contribution by employees
• Education pay offered for associates, bachelors, master’s and doctorate degrees, as well as tuition reimbursement for those wishing to continue their education
• Veterans bonus pay equal to an associates degree offered for qualifying military service
• Uniforms provided with dry cleaning picked up weekly at the station

Advancement opportunities include criminal investigators, school resource officers, bike patrol and regional specialty teams (County crash team, SERT team and Drug Task Force assignments and others).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• United States Citizen, be at least 21 years of age
• Have successfully completed Act 120 or currently enrolled in an Act 120 program, or equivalent training and possess current certification, or have eligibility for certification by the M.P.O.E.T.C.
• Valid PA driver's license
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Physically and mentally fit to perform all duties, as per MPOETC regulations

Millersville Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  A preliminary application may be obtained using the attached link or in person at the Millersville Borough Police Department, 100 Municipal Dr., Millersville, PA  17551 from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday.  The preliminary application will be reviewed, and applicants deemed to be qualified will be invited for an oral interview.     

Any questions should be directed to Lt. Jason Scott at jscott@police.millersvilleborough.org and/or Chief Jeff Margevich at jmargevich@police.millersvilleborough.org.

Millersville Borough Police Department
100 Municipal Drive
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-4657