East Cocalico Township Police Department

NOW HIRING

MPOETC Act 120 Police Officers

100 Hill Road  Denver, Pa. 17517   (717)336-1725

The East Cocalico Township Police Department is accepting applications from interested and qualified candidates for the position of police officer. Candidates are requested to submit an application to the ECTPD.   Please visit https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-East-Cocalico-Township-PA-Police-Officer-Jobs/1052/ to fill out an application.  The deadline for receipt of applications is December 12, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.  

If you have any questions or need additional information you may contact Chief Darrick Keppley at (717) 336-1725 or via email at keppleyd@ectpd.org

The ECTPD is seeking candidates who wish to enjoy a work environment dedicated to community service and law enforcement within a values guided police agency.  We are seeking motivated police officers who possess a strong drive for self-initiated police work while operating within a team based environment.  We are only seeking proactive team players with a high desire to achieve and thrive professionally and on an individual basis.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The East Cocalico Township Police Department has a staff of 15 police officers and 2 civilian support employees. The agency provides 24/7 service to the residents, businesses, and visitors of East Cocalico Township and Denver Borough.  The department is responsible for a jurisdiction containing a population of approximately 15,000. The community consists of a mixture of residential, commercial, manufacturing, and agricultural areas.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older

Must be able to perform essential job functions and complete a competitive process including but not limited to oral interviews, physical and psychological examination, polygraph examination, and comprehensive background investigation.

Must possess a high school diploma or GED Equivalency

Must have a valid PA operator's license at the time of application deadline

Must possess current ACT 120 MPOETC certification at time of appointment to position

Must be a citizen of the United States

Must meet or exceed all requirements and conditions for certification under MPOETC Act 120, the East Cocalico Township Police Department Police Officer Job Description, and the ECTPD Selection and Hiring policy.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

• Proper submission and receipt of application
• Oral Interview with Command Staff provided to a group of applicants
• Polygraph examination 
• Background investigation 
• Medical evaluation 
• Drug screen
• Psychological evaluation
• Final selection will be made from any one of the top three candidates
• Veteran preference applied to candidates within the top three final positions

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary as provided within the existing CBA.  (2020 starting pay- $55,660)
• Health care benefits including medical, dental, prescription and vision. 
• Life insurance, short term disability insurance. 
• Generous vacation, and holiday leave benefits. 
• Educational reimbursement. 
• Department issued uniforms, equipment, and cleaning allowance. 
• Defined benefit pension plan- superannuation retirement at 25 years and age 50. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THE EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS.

Please direct questions regarding this position to keppleyd@ectpd.org