3/19/2026

The Lower Windsor Township Police Department has a current opening for a Police Officer.  The police department has 10 officers. The fleet of vehicles used daily by the department is 8 patrol vehicles and 1 reserve/special events vehicle. We believe in the community policing approach to solving crime. We collaborate with our residents to address crimes and quality of life issues. Police Officers must establish a residency within a 30-mile radius of any Township border within 90 days of the date of hire.  Starting salary for an officer is $68,392.03 a year plus benefits.

The Lower Windsor Township is 26.2 square miles.  The township has 7,519 residents and 62 miles of township roads and 27 miles of state roads. We have 6 parks located in the Township and a summer recreation area along the Susquehanna River. We also supply police services to East Prospect Borough.

Qualified applicants can complete and submit the attached document below.

Deadline for FT Applications is until the position is filled.

Lower Windsor Township Police phone number is 717-244-8055.

Minimum requirements:

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Have successfully completed the PA Municipal Police Academy (Act #120 Training) or certification in another State which PA will allow you to test for Act #120 certification.

• Be 21 years of age
• Be a United States Citizen
• Possess a valid PA Driver’s License

• Be able to perform the duties of a police Officer

Selection Procedure:

Proper submission of Application, resume and cover letter

Please mail completed documents to: 

Chief L. James Thomas

Lower Windsor Township Police Department

2425 Craley Road

Wrightsville, PA 17368

-OR-

 email to:  jthomas@lowerwindsor.com

Oral Interview with command staff provided to qualified applicants

Background Investigation, Credit check, pass Criminal background check

Physical exam, Drug Screen and Psychological Exam, MPOTEC Act 57 check.