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Swatara Township Police are looking for a few good men and women to join its ranks...

Swatara Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All persons meeting the general requirements are encouraged to apply.

The testing procedure has changed slightly from the past so please take time to read everything thoroughly.

The written exam and physical fitness test will both be administered on the same day, starting at 8:00 AM on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at the Susquehanna Township High School cafeteria.

Additional examinations, including but not limited to a physical, psychological, polygraph, and an intensive background investigation will be  conducted on finalists for the position.  In addition, all candidates who are offered conditional employment with the Township shall meet M.P.O.E.T.C. physical fitness requirements for entrance into the Police Academy.

Click here to learn more about the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission's (MPOETC) Academy Physical Fitness Requirements.

Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply and must be 21 years of age upon appointment to the Police Academy.  Every applicant for any position in the Police Department shall possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma.  In addition, every applicant must be a citizen of the United States, be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer,  and be of good moral character.  Applicants must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in this Commonwealth, and agree to remain with the Township police force (subject to the probationary period and all other disciplinary and other township rules and regulations) for a minimum period of two years.

All appointments are provisional for twelve (12) months: initial salary $42,646.82 per year with insurance, retirement and other fringe benefits provided.  During the Academy a bi-weekly stipend of $1,200 will be paid to each cadet.  All equipment and uniforms will be provided.

Applications are available by downloading from below or at the Swatara Township Police Department at 599 Eisenhower Blvd. during regular business hours.  Hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday thru Friday.

The Informed Consent Form, Doctor Waiver Form, and twenty-five-dollar ($25.00) application fee must accompany the completed Application Short Form.  Applications must be filed at the Swatara Township Police Department office on or before 4:30 PM on Monday, April 5, 2010.

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Application Short Form

Informed Consent Form

Doctor Waiver Form

Physical Fitness Assessment

APPLICANTS who successfully passed the written and physical fitness tests on April 11, 2010 and wish to apply to the Swatara Township Police Department, need to download and complete the following application form by right-clicking on the link below and selecting "Save Target As...":

Application Long Form

The completed form must be filed with the department by

Monday, May 3, 2010 at 4:00 PM.

 

Oral interviews for the top-scoring candidates will be conducted on

May 10, 11, and 12, 2010. 

 


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