• You must be a U.S. citizen
• You must be at least 21 years of age - there is no maximum age
• You must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• You must have a valid driver's license
• You must have a clean criminal record. No convictions of Misdemeanor of the 2nd degree or greater.
• You must be in good physical condition

1. Complete the Pre-Service Application.
2. Send the application along with the following documents to us. The mailing address is: Allentown Police Academy, 2110 Park Dr., Allentown PA 18103
   • Release and Indemnification Agreement
   • Application Disclosure
   • Authorization for Background Check
   • Copy of your driver’s license
   • Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate
   • Original background check results from every state you lived in since age 6. For PA residents, go the Pennsylvania State Police website: www.psp.pa.gov/pages/request-a-criminal-history-record.aspx
   • Proof of citizenship – see the US Citizen and Immigration Services website for acceptable documents to use. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/explore-my-options/proof-of-citizenship-for-us-citizens
3. Attend an information session. These will be held before the start of each class and are a mandatory part of the application process. You will receive a letter and/or email informing you of the dates and times.
   • At the information session a staff member will explain in detail the required pre-admission testing. This testing includes a medical exam, a physical fitness test, a reading test, a psychological exam, a background check and an interview.
   • The physical fitness requirements can be viewed on: www.mpoetc.state.pa.us Click on Training, then click on MPOETC Fitness Charts.

All areas must be satisfactorily completed to gain admission. The Allentown Police Academy’s School Director and/or the Allentown Police Department’s Chief of Police will have the final decision on all admission.