BE READY Police Officers!
Get ready to join the Hellertown Borough Police Department
The Hellertown Borough Police Department periodically accepts applications for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer. This is a Civil Service position governed by the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Borough of Hellertown.
While we are not actively testing at this time, we encourage prospective candidates to review the requirements and prepare for our next hiring process. Take the first step toward a rewarding law enforcement career and join a department dedicated to service, integrity, and community.
The Hellertown Borough Police Department provides a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Compensation
- • Starting Base Salary (2025): $60,620.39 (per current police contract)
- • Senior Officer: $86,600.55 (per current contract)
- • Excellent Health Benefits
- • Pension Plan
- • Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) - 5 years
- • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - optional
- • Shift Differential Pay
- • Yearly Longevity - after 5 years of service
- • Senior Officer Shift Pay
- • Uniform Allowance: $1,250 per year
Time Off & Education
- • 11 Paid Holidays (paid whether worked or not)
- • Paid Sick leave - 78 hours (80% buy back at years end)
- • Catastrophic Leave - yearly 78 hours added to bank maximum of 1,240 hours
- • Paid Personal Days: 60 hours annually
- • Vacation Time:
- - After 1 year – 96 hours
- - After 5 years – 144 hours
- - After 10 years – 168 hours
- - After 15 years – 192 hours
- - After 20 years – 240 hours
- • Educational Incentives:
- - Associate's degree – $400
- - Bachelor's Degree – $800
- - Master's Degree – $1,200
To be eligible for future consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Hold a valid Pennsylvania driver's license
- Be ACT 120 Certified (MPOETC Certification)Candidates must be certified by the time a conditional offer of employment is made.
Our comprehensive selection process is designed to identify the most qualified candidates. The process typically includes the following stages:
- Physical Agility Test (Cooper Health-Based MPOETC Standards)
- Written Examination
- Oral Interview
- Polygraph Examination
- Psychological Evaluation
- Background Investigation
- Medical Exam including Drug Screening
Our most recent testing period has concluded. Announcements for future testing will be posted here.
To prepare for the written examination (POST), we recommend familiarizing yourself with the official Standard and Associates training materials:
https://www.applytoserve.com/Study/Thorough preparation is a cornerstone of success. Utilize the available study guide and practice exam to sharpen your focus and present your strongest performance when the next opportunity arises.
