Ephrata - Full Time Police Officer

Job Overview Department Ephrata Police Department Type Entry Level Job Title Full Time Police Officer Salary $63,509 to $85,651 Starting DOQ Registration Fee $35.00 Contact recruiting@ephratapd.org Location Ephrata, PA

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Job Announcement

NOW HIRING

FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS

Written Test is at 6:30 p.m. at Ephrata Middle School on September 3, 2024.

Physical Fitness Assessment is at 8:45 a.m. at Reading Police Academy on September 4, 2024.

Please review the attached documents to ensure you meet all qualifications including personal appearance standards (located above.)

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age on or prior to August 19, 2024.

The Ephrata Police Department serves the four municipalities of Ephrata Borough, Ephrata Township, West Cocalico Township, and Adamstown Borough and covers a total jurisdiction of approximately 49 square miles and serves approximately 33,700 residents in Northern Lancaster County.

The Ephrata Police Department is a modern, innovative, well-equipped, accredited police department. Officers enjoy a supportive community, 12-hour scheduling, tuition reimbursement, and excellent career development opportunities.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Every other weekend off

• Only work 7 days every two weeks

• 6 week advance notice of schedule changes

• Double time paid for worked holidays

• Comp time earned on family holidays

• Post-retirement health care

• Full college tuition reimbursement

• Education bonus

• Longevity bonus

• Full pension after 25 years of service and age 50

SALARY AND BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Salary while in the academy if uncertified: $63,509.

• Start certified no experience: $73,131. 

• Start with 2 years of full time experience as certified police officer: $85,651.

• Top patrol officer pay in 2025: $104,814. 2027: $112,344

• Highmark PPO insurance plan, dental and vision.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age by close of application period, August 19, 2024.

• Must possess a diploma as proof of graduation from an accredited high school or have a graduate equivalent diploma.

• Must be a United States citizen.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer. (To be determined by a medical examination/drug screen, psychological evaluation & physical fitness test)

• Must successfully pass a written examination.

• Must successfully pass an oral interview process.

• Must successfully pass a polygraph examination.

• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.

• Must meet the minimum qualifications for police officer certification established by the

•  Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officer Training and Education Commission.

• Must reside within a twenty five (25) mile radius of the Ephrata Borough line within three (3) months of completing their probationary period.

• Must provide truthful and non-misleading information on identity papers and must have documented proof of work eligibility.

• Must provide truthful and non-misleading information on every part of the employment application.

Opportunities for officer specialization include:

• E-Bike Patrol

• Drone Pilot

• Crash Reconstruction

• Special Emergency Response Team (SERT)

• Vehicle Inspection Technician

• Forensic Crime Scene and Evidence Processing

• School Resource Officer

• In-house use of force instructors

• Participation in regional cooperative teams

For more information on starting a career with the Ephrata Police Department, call 717-738-9200 x 0 or email Recruiting@EphrataPD.org.

Deadline to apply for Written and Physical Fitness Exams is August 19, 2024. ($35 non-refundable fee to apply.)

Please direct questions regarding this position to recruiting@ephratapd.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.