NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER IN THE BOROUGH OF GREENCASTLE
Pursuant to Article IV, Rule 401 of the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission, notice is hereby given that the Borough of Greencastle will be holding examinations for the position of Police Officer.
The following examinations will be conducted to create an eligibility list from which a police officer can be selected to serve in the Greencastle Police Department:
- Physical Agility Testing
- Written Examination
- Oral Interview
The physical agility test will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 8:00 AM at the Greencastle-Antrim School District athletic fields. Applicants qualifying for the next steps in the examination process will be notified at least ten days prior to the scheduled written examination and oral interview portion of the testing, which will be conducted after successful completion of the physical agility test.
To qualify for the examination, prospective applicants:
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the date of application.
- Shall have graduated from an accredited high school or possess G.E.D. documentation.
- Must be physically, medically, and psychologically fit for the performance of duties as a police officer.
- Shall be of good moral character
- Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Preferred applicants may have successfully completed the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission Certified Basic Police Academy (Act 120) and must maintain this certification during employment. Applicants not currently Act 120 certified may still apply and must be willing to attend police academy training and achieve Act 120 certification.
Application forms and additional information will be available at the Borough of Greencastle offices located at 60 North Washington Street, Greencastle, PA 17225 and online at https://greencastlepa.gov/contact-us/employment.
Completed applications must be returned to the Borough of Greencastle during normal business hours by 6:00 PM on Monday, July 14, 2025. A $35.00 examination fee must accompany all applications. Checks should be made payable to the Borough of Greencastle.
The Borough of Greencastle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons with disabilities in its employment practices. Successful applicants will be chosen based on their ability to perform the duties required of a police officer.
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