Police Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare program

Life insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Paid leave

Pension plan

Uniform/equipment allowance

Job summary

The City of Hermitage is hiring for a patrol officer on a 12-hour shift schedule. The role requires US citizenship, PA Act 120 certification, and a valid PA driver's license. Starting annual base compensation is 66,723 with top 90,609, plus healthcare, life, dental, and disability benefits.

Officers may reside in Mercer County or nearby areas. The department features a K-9 unit, school resource officers, modern facilities, and opportunities for training with FBI National Academy alumni.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must pass a police officer selection test.
• Must be age 21 before the deadline.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalency certification.
• Must have Act 120 certification and PA driver's license.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Act 120 certification

Job description

CLOSING DATE IS 8/28/2026

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, 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