Employment Opportunity

The application process is CLOSED!

Applications are no longer being accepted for the position of Police Officer, City of Johnstown Police Department
.
Please Do Not inquire about applications or send resume's as they will be denied.

The Johnstown Police Department uses Civil Service testing procedures and the next testing will take place in 2013, unless otherwise posted on this site.

The City of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Police Officer Selection Test 2011

 

Oral Examination: Posted September 9, 2011

 

Candidate No.
Score
12
96.6
15
94.6
9
94.6
6
93.6
7
91.6
10
91.6
14
90.6
17
89.6

 

Police Officer Entry Level Final Results

Effective September 12, 2011

Candidate No.
Score
15
105.41 *
12
104.79 *
6
102.49 *
9
92.09
7
91.01
14
90.71
10
90.31
17
87.44

* Military

 

 

 


The testing process consist of a Physical Agility Exam, Written Exam, Oral Exam, Background Investigation, Medical Exam and a Psychological Exam.
Successful completion of all parts are required for employment. We do not accept lateral transfers and all applicants must go through the same testing process.

Some requirements for Police Officer are as follows:

  • ACT 120 Certified
  • Must have a valid PA operators license or obtain one upon being hired.
  • Must be a high school graduate.
  • Must not been convicted of any felony.
  • Must be of good moral character.


  • Preference points are given for Military Veterans.


    • Current base salaries as of 2011.
    1st year patrol officer base-$34,484.80
    4th year patrol officer base-$41,864.72

    15% of Medical benefits are paid by Employee which includes dependants. Highmark PPO Blue. Eye Care, Dental, for the Employee and Dependants are paid by the CITY , Rx co-pay are $30 for generic and $40 for brand names. There are other co-pays and deductibles not listed here.

    Annual uniform allowance $500 11 paid holidays
    Longevity pay at 5-10-15 year increments 12 sick days a year with unlimited accumulation.
    Sick leave incentives for using less than 3 days a year Educational bonus ( varies for Associate and Bachelor degrees)
    Paid vacation up to 28 days Four and two work schedule ( work four 8 hour days and off 2 days)
    Assignments include:
    Patrol, K9, Motorcycles, Bicycle, SERT, CIT, Detectives and Narcotics.    		 18 mile radius residency restriction