Job Announcement:

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

(BUCKS COUNTY, PA)

The Newtown Township Police Department is now accepting applications for police officer.

Newtown Township is a community oriented police department which has great community support from the home owners, businesses, schools and religious institutions. We have a team of excellent officers and support staff who have proven to be the “best of the best,” and we are looking for talented individuals to join our ranks.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Starting Salary $67K / Top Patrol Officer Salary $118K
• Medical Benefits (Including Dental/Vision/Prescriptions)
• Deferred Compensation 4% match
• Life Insurance
• Training Opportunities
• Pension
• College Incentive
• Equipment and Uniforms Provided
• Paid Leave

*as of 2023

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Each applicant must have passed a standardized police testing process in 2022-2023 OR be registered for the Bucks County Consortium in October 2023 OR Completed or will complete their Act 120 training between January 2022 - March 2024.
• Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer
• US Citizen & 21 years old
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• No Misdemeanor or Felony Convictions
• Valid PA driver’s license
• Good Moral Character
• Able to Perform the duties of a police officer

OPPORTUNITIES

• Patrol
• Investigations
• Administration
• Motorcycle Patrol
• Major Incident Response Team MIRT
• Emergency Response Team SWAT
• Negotiator
• Bicycle Patrol
• Crisis Intervention Team CIT
• Community Policing
• Supervision
• Truck Enforcement
• Honor Guard
• Crash Investigation

Please direct questions regarding this position to jasonh@twp.newtown.pa.us