Police Officer Application Process

 

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

SALARY AND BENEFITS (as of 2025):

  • Starting Salary $72K / Top Patrol Officer Salary $127K

  • Medical Benefits (Including Dental / Vision / Prescriptions)

  • Deferred Compensation 4% match

  • Training Opportunities

  • Pension

  • College Incentive

  • Equipment and Uniforms Provided

  • Paid Leave

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In order to be considered, each applicant must:

  • Currently enrolled in a MPOETC certified Pa Police Academy, 

                                      - OR -

  • Act 120 certified within the last 5 years,

                                      - OR -

  • Active police officer and have successfully passed a written/physical police testing exam within the last 3 years.


(SEE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW)

 

  • Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer

  • US Citizen & At least 21 years old

  • Act 120 Certified by appointment date

  • Possess a high school diploma or GED, Associates degree preferred

  • No Misdemeanor or Felony Convictions

  • Valid PA driver's license

  • Good Moral Character

  • Able to Perform the duties of a police officer

INCLUDED IN ATTACHED PACKET (SEE BELOW):

1. Cover Page & Instructions

2. Collective Bargaining Unit negotiated pay scale

3. Newtown Township Police Officer Application

PROCESS STEPS: Order is subject to change and each step will have eliminations.


1. Application for review


2. Meet and greet with the chief


3. Oral interview / Review Board

4. Background investigation


5. Polygraph examination


6. Conditional letter of employment


7. Medical and physical examination

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please complete all of the items included in the attached packet (See below attachment):

  • If the allotted answer space is not sufficient, please use additional pages as needed.

  • Digital image (passport style) of yourself taken within the past week. It shall be attached and/or included with the application.

  • Completed applications along with any supporting documents can be submitted to Lieutenant Joseph either in-person during normal business hours or electronically via email.

CONTACT:

Newtown Township Police Department

100 Municipal Drive - Newtown, Pa 18940

Attn: LIEUTENANT CHRISTIAN B. JOSEPH

Phone: 215-579-1000 x 215 / email: christianj@twp.newtown.pa.us


Note: Failure to complete this form as instructed will be cause for removal of the applicant from the employment selection process. 


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POLICE APP LINK: Newtown Township Police Department


 

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