FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

HOLLIDAYSBURG BOROUGH

Qualified persons are invited to apply to the Borough of Hollidaysburg Civil Service Commission to take competitive examinations leading to eligibility for appointment as a Full-Time Patrolman for the Hollidaysburg Police Department.

General Requirements:

Candidates, at the time of application must: (1) Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED); (2) Be Act 120 Certified under the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Act (Act 120), or shall have successfully completed Act 120 Training and successfully assed the final exam, thus being eligible for Act 120 Certification once hired by the Borough; (3) Be a United States Citizen; (4) Be hysically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer; (5) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and (6) Possess valid motor vehicle license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Successful applicants must establish a principle residence within thirty (30) air miles of the Borough of Hollidaysburg within twelve (12) months after successfully completing a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Successful applicants must also meet all the requirements of the Boroughs Civil Service Rules and Regulations that will include a background investigation, and if selected, be required to successfully pass a physical and psychological examination.

Per the collective bargaining agreement, the 2026 starting salary is $60,715 for the first six months. $63,252 for the second six months and $66,934 starting the second year. Wage increases are anticipated for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement starting 2027.

+ Lateral pay up to $76,960 for year 2026 based on prior years of service

+ Vested after 12 years of completed service

+ Retirement: 25/55 (Years/Age) 50% of last 3 years

Facial hair and tattoos permitted

+ Generous benefit / time off package

Ample overtime opportunities for participation in the Drug and DUI Task Forces, Aggressive driving and Occupant Protection grants and other special details.

An application form and details of the selection process may be obtained at the Hollidaysburg Municipal Building Administration Office on the second floor, located at 401 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. A completed application must be returned to Borough Secretary Sara Williams at the Hollidaysburg Municipal Building on or before close of business on June 30, 2026.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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