Upper Makefield Township Police - ACT 120 Certified Police Officer

UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP POLICE OFFICER

The Upper Makefield Township Police Department is comprised of 18 sworn officers who provide 24 hour protection of life and property within Upper Makefield Township. The Department patrols roadways, investigates crime, enforces traffic regulations, and responds to a variety of requests for assistance from the community. The Department has strong community policing values while it proactively addresses public safety issues. The Department is an accredited agency through the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission and adheres to the current best practices for law enforcement agencies.  The Department  is organized into 3 major divisions; Patrol, Community Policing, and the Detective Division. 

Several UMTPD officers are certified in crisis intervention (CIT), with additional specialized training in areas such as motor carrier safety, DUI enforcement, narcotics interdiction, accident investigation, D.A.R.E., traffic enforcement, drone operations, crime scene processing, and firearms instruction. Some members serve on the Bucks County Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) as well as the Central Bucks Emergency Response Team (SRT), which is responsible for tactical operations and high-risk warrant service.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Upper Makefield Township Police Department is to preserve public safety by providing effective and professional police services, to prevent and deter crime through ongoing vigilance and community partnerships, and to improve the overall quality of life for all Township residents.

General qualifications for the position of police officer at the time of application are:

• Citizen of the United States or evidence to show naturalization as a USA citizen.
• Twenty-one years of age or older at the time of application.
• Graduated from an accredited high school / or GED Certificate.
• Have a minimum of 60 credits from an accredited college or university. (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Successfully completed or currently attending ACT 120 training. (Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training)
• Shall be physically, medically, and psychologically fit for the performance of the duties of a police officer and shall be of high moral character.
• Licensed to operate an automobile in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must be able to meet the essential duties of a police officer.
• Pass background investigation.

UMTPD offers a competitive salary to include the following:

Starting rate of $29.41 hourly (required to work 72 hours within a 2 week period with potential for more)