Come Join the JTPD Family!!

The Borough of Jim Thorpe will be accepting applications to establish a civil service list through civil service testing for the position of full-time Police Officer for the Jim Thorpe Police Department. The applicant must be ACT 120 certified to apply for this position. Applications may be obtained at the Borough/Police Office, 115 East Tenth Street, Jim Thorpe Pa 18229, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am to 4:00pm or on the Jim Thorpe Police Department’s website page. There will be a $50.00 (non-refundable) application fee due with the returned application. Applications must be returned in person. EOE

REQUIREMENTS

– 21 Years of Age

– High School Diploma or Equivalent

– Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License

– Current Act 120 Certification with Certification Exam

BENEFITS

– Competitive pay

– Premium rate (shift pay) and call out rate

– Medical benefits

– Paid vacation after 1 year of service

– 10 paid holidays and 4 personal days after 1 year of service

– Uniforms and equipment provided

– Annual longevity benefits

– Pension after 25 years of service

– DROP Program

Additional employment questions can be directed to the Chief of Police @ (570)325-4995 x322