Police Officer – Full Time

Watsontown Borough; Watsontown (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

13 paid holidays

Paid personal time

Paid sick time

Health care

Department equipment

Clothing allowance

Full pension after 25 years

Job summary

The Watsontown Borough is seeking qualified individuals for the position of police officer. Applicants must meet U.S.

citizenship, age 21+, high school diploma or GED, ACT 120 completion, valid PA driver's license, and be fit for duties with good character. Starting salary in 2027 is $60,174.40, with increases to $66,102.40 in 2028 and $72,342.40 in 2029; benefits include overtime, paid leave, holidays, health care, equipment, clothing allowance, and a full pension after 25 years under the CBA.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States or evidence of naturalization.
• 21 years of age or older at time of application.
• Graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED.
• Successfully completed ACT 120 training.
• Physically, medically and psychologically fit for duties and of good moral character.
• Licensed to operate an automobile in Pennsylvania.
• Must meet essential duties listed for police officer position.

Skills

US Citizenship

Age 21+

General Education Diploma

ACT 120

Physically fit

PA Driver's License

Good moral character

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General qualifications for the position of police officer at the time of application are:

• Citizen of the United States or evidence to show naturalization as a USA citizen.
• Twenty-one years of age or older at the time of application.
• Graduated from an accredited high school / possess a valid General Education (Equivalency) Diploma, or GED.
• Successfully completed ACT 120 training. (Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training)
• Shall be physically, medically and psychologically fit for the performance of the duties of a police officer and shall be of good moral character.
• Licensed to operate an automobile in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must be able to meet the essential duties as listed on the police officer application.

Residency Requirements – All applicants permanently appointed to vacancies in the Watsontown Police Department shall within twenty-six (26) weeks of the effective date of employment, unless extended by Borough Council for good cause, assume and maintain a full-time residence within thirty (30) air miles of the corporate limits of the Borough of Watsontown, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

The 2027 starting annual salary is $60,174.40.

The 2028 base salary is $66,102.40.

The 2029 base salary is $72,342.40.

Current Patrol Officers with over 5 years of service with the Department will have a base salary of approximately $80,641.60 in 2027. In addition, there is paid overtime and pay increases for rank and longevity. Other benefits include paid annual leave, 13 paid holidays, paid personal time, paid sick time, family health care, department issued equipment, clothing allowance and full pension after 25 years of service as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The current Police contract expires December 31, 2029.

The Borough of Watsontown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical address:
318 Main Street
Watsontown, PA 17777

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 273
Watsontown, PA 17777