MERCERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT-EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MERCERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

113 SOUTH MAIN STREET

MERCERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17236

TELEPHONE (717) 328-0150 FAX: (717) 328-3647

The Borough of Mercersburg Police Department is accepting applications for full-time and part-time police officer positions. Mercersburg is one of the older and more historic boroughs in Pennsylvania and is in Southwest Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Mercersburg covers one square mile, has 8.34 miles of roads, and provides services to approximately 1,600 residents. The Mercersburg Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications are available on-line at (www.mercersburg,org) or can be picked up at Borough Hall. Completed applications and supporting resumes can be submitted to the Mercersburg Police Department, 113 South Main Street, Mercersburg, PA 17236.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Act 120 training is required (Police Academy)
  • Graduation from a standard high school or acceptable GED equivalency with transcripts
  • 21 years of age or older
  • Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
  • Be of good moral character
  • Physically capable of basic police requirements
  • If served in the military, provide copy of DD214.
  • Must undergo criminal records check (not be convicted of any misdemeanor or felony)
  • Must successfully pass and complete a background investigation (to include but not limited to medical/drug screening, psychological etc.)
  • Must be a citizen of the United States

Full-Time Officers are paid $ 25.00 per hour with benefits.

Part-Time Officers are paid $ 25.00 per hour.