Police Officer

City of Hermitage; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $66,723–$90,609

Healthcare & life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid leave

Pension plan

Uniform/equipment allowance $800

12-hour shifts schedule

Health care opt-out reimbursement

Residency flexibility

Job summary

The City of Hermitage seeks qualified applicants for a Police Officer position. This role offers a demanding 12-hour patrol schedule, competitive base compensation, and comprehensive benefits through a growing public safety department.

Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen, have Act 120 certification, a PA driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalency. Applications must be filed by the stated deadline in the CareerLink system.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be of good character and habits.
• Must pass a physical examination and police officer selection test.
• Must be age 21 before the deadline for submitting applications.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency certification.
• Must have the current Pennsylvania Act 120 certification and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

PA Act 120 certification

US citizenship

Good character

Age 21 before deadline

PA driver's license

Job description

CLOSING DATE IS 9/11/2026

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be of good character and habits.
• Must pass a physical examination and police officer selection test given at Pennsylvania CareerLink @ Mercer County.
• Must be age 21 before the deadline for submitting applications.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalency certification.
• Must have the current Pennsylvania Act 120 certification and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• $66,723 starting annual base compensation and $90,609 top annual base compensation (12-hour work schedule) with additional annual contractual increases.
• Excellent healthcare program and fully paid life insurance, vision, and dental coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid leave includes vacation, personal days, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit pension plan with post-retirement healthcare benefits available.
• $800 annual uniform/equipment payment.
• 12-hr patrol work schedule, every other weekend (3 days) off with alternating 3-day and 4-day workweeks.
• Healthcare opt-out option available with reimbursement worth $3,322 to $13,704 depending on coverage.
• Officers can reside anywhere in Mercer County and in parts of Lawrence County and eastern Ohio.

The City of Hermitage is a growing, third class, home rule city consisting of over 30 square miles and approximately 17,000 residents and a top-rated public school system. The department consists of 31 full-time officers including criminal investigators, corporals, sergeants, deputy chiefs and chief of police and civilian support staff. The department has a K-9 unit and 2 school resource officers, an excellent police station facility, vehicles and equipment. The department regularly provides specialized officer training opportunities, and several officers have graduated from the FBI National Academy.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN THE CAREERLINK OPERATING SYSTEM TO RECEIVE AN APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED AT THE MERCER COUNTY CAREERLINK. TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED NO LATER THAN 4:00pm FRIDAY, AUGUST 28,2026.