Civil Service Employment

The City of Allentown is recruiting applicants to establish a Non-Competitive Police Officer Eligibility list. Applications are being accepted from Thursday, July 15, 2021, through Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST possess current and active ACT 120 Certification in Pennsylvania or be certified as a Police Officer in another state.                                                      

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be at least 20 years old when filing an application and at least 21 years old when appointed to the position of Police Officer
• Possess a high school or a graduate equivalency diploma
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Program, or certificate issued by another state whose certification is recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or certificate demonstrating completion of Act 120 qualification training and ability to obtain a certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Program.                                                                                                                                   

Out of state Officers must complete the certification challenge examination prior to employment. For more information and to schedule this appointment please visit:                  https://mpoetc.psp.pa.gov/training/Pages/Transfers-for-Out-of-State-Law-Enforcement-Officers.aspx

Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 (certified money order or bank check) must be returned with the application. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted.

SALARY:

• $62,632.00 per year with excellent benefits and vacation

HOW TO APPLY:

• Download this application or pick one up, in-person at:
  • City of Allentown – City Hall
    Front Desk Receptionist 
    435 W. Hamilton Street, Room 233
    Allentown, PA 18101-1699

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMISSION:

• Completed Civil Service Non-Compete Police Application.
• Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 must be returned with the application. Only certified bank checks or money orders will be accepted, NO personal checks or cash.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent from a State Department of Education.
• Valid Driver’s License.
•  ACT 120 Certification and/or Police Academy Certificate.
• College Transcripts, if applicable.
• Military DD214 (with Member 4 attached), if applicable.
• Certificate of Naturalization, if applicable.

DUE DATE:

Applications are due no later than TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2021, by 4:30 p.m. Return the application and any supporting documentation (either by mail or in-person) to the Front Desk Receptionist, City Hall, 435 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

The Civil Service Board Rules regarding hiring procedures are available in the Human Resources Department or you may download them now.

Under no circumstances shall this application packet constitute a contract, an offer of employment or the solicitation of an offer of employment. EOE