Police Officer (Manheim Township PD)

Manheim Township; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 62,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental and vision benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Training and professional development

Uniforms and duty equipment

Opportunities for specialized work

Job summary

The Manheim Township Police Department in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Police Officer for a full-time role within a diverse, active community. Officers may participate in K9, training, investigations, and community outreach as their careers progress, performing patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and other duties to safeguard life and property.

Applicants must meet all Pennsylvania requirements; prior law enforcement experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age by appointment date.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Meet physical, medical, psychological, and other requirements for police service.
• Complete all phases of the Department's selection process.
• Meet certification requirements as a municipal police officer in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Conduct proactive patrols and crime prevention activities.
• Enforce Pennsylvania criminal and traffic laws.
• Investigate offenses, crashes, and suspicious activity.
• Make arrests and take individuals into custody when appropriate.
• Prepare police reports, citations, and other documentation.
• Collect, preserve, and document evidence.
• Interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and other involved persons.
• Testify in court and other legal proceedings.
• Respond to incidents involving persons in crisis.
• Conduct traffic enforcement and assist with traffic control.
• Work with residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations.
• Perform other law enforcement duties as assigned.

Skills

Integrity and good judgment

Personal responsibility

Written and verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Decision making under uncertainty

Initiative and work ethic

Interpersonal with diverse backgrounds

Willingness to follow instruction

Physical and mental fitness

Commitment to public service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Title: Police Officer

Department: Manheim Township Police Department

Reports To: Sergeant or Officer-In-Charge

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Classification: Full-Time; Exempt

Driving Status: Yes

Summary

The Manheim Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Manheim Township is a diverse and active community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Manheim Township Police Department provides professional law enforcement services to Manheim Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Officers serve a community that includes residential neighborhoods, major commercial corridors, schools, parks, businesses, healthcare facilities, and heavily traveled roadways. Beyond patrol duties, members of the Department may have opportunities to participate in specialized assignments, K9, training, investigations, community outreach, and other areas of law enforcement as their careers progress. Officers are expected to exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively, work as part of a team, and perform their duties with professionalism, integrity, and accountability. This is a full-time law enforcement position involving patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, emergency response, community policing, and other duties associated with protecting life and property and maintaining public safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
• Conducting proactive patrol and crime prevention activities
• Enforcing Pennsylvania criminal and traffic laws
• Investigating criminal offenses, traffic crashes, and suspicious activity
• Making arrests and taking individuals into custody when appropriate
• Preparing police reports, criminal complaints, citations, and other official documentation
• Collecting, preserving, and documenting evidence
• Interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects, and other involved persons
• Testifying in court and other legal proceedings
• Responding to incidents involving persons in crisis
• Conducting traffic enforcement and assisting with traffic control
• Working with residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations
• Performing other law enforcement duties as assigned

Officers must be capable of working independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team in circumstances that may be stressful, rapidly changing, physically demanding, or dangerous.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements established for appointment as a Police Officer with the

Manheim Township Police Department and applicable requirements under Pennsylvania law.

Applicants must:

• Be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Be capable of meeting the physical, medical, psychological, and other requirements associated with police service
• Successfully complete all phases of the Department's selection process
• Meet the requirements for certification as a municipal police officer in Pennsylvania

Prior law enforcement experience is not required.

Applicants who are not currently Act 120 certified may be considered in accordance with the

Department's hiring requirements.

Desired Characteristics and Qualities

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Integrity and good judgment
• Personal responsibility and accountability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to remain composed under pressure
• The ability to make sound decisions with limited information
• Initiative and a strong work ethic
• The ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds
• The ability to accept instruction, criticism, and supervision
• The physical and mental ability to perform the duties of a police officer
• A commitment to professional law enforcement and public service

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Compensation and Benefits

The Manheim Township Police Department offers a competitive six-step salary schedule under the

current collective bargaining agreement.

• Police Academy / Uncertified Officer: $62,432.01 annually
• After 1 Year: $72,333.68 annually
• Top Patrol Officer Pay: $116,326.25 annually at 6 years of service under the 2029 wage schedule

Officers progress through the established six-step pay scale as they advance in service.

The Department also offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Health insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision benefits
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidaysPaid sick leave
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Training and professional development
• Uniforms and required duty equipment
• Opportunities for specialized assignments and additional responsibilities

Hiring Process

The selection process may include:

• Physical fitness testing
• Written examination
• Oral interview
• Background investigation
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination
• Drug screening
• Additional evaluations or interviews as required

Successful completion of one phase of the process does not guarantee advancement to the next phase.

Upcoming Testing

Physical Fitness and Written Test: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Location: Manheim Township High School 115 Blue Streak Boulevard Lancaster, PA 17601

Application Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026

Applicants should arrive prepared to participate in the required physical fitness testing and written examination.

Manheim Township Police Department

Manheimtownshippolice.org

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

The Manheim Township Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.