Caernarvon Township, located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, is actively recruiting a full-time certified police officer, offering a salary package that exceeds $106,000. This initiative highlights the increasing competition among law enforcement agencies to attract skilled professionals in the field.
Job Details and Responsibilities
The position, announced by the Caernarvon Township Police Department, entails serving as a full-time patrol officer. The role requires working an 84-hour pay period on a rotating biweekly schedule, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Under the new pay scale set for 2026, a probationary officer will earn $85,416.24, which will increase to $96,074.16 in the second year and reach a maximum of $106,753.92 for full-rate officers.
Officers are tasked with protecting the public and maintaining peace. Their responsibilities include interpreting and enforcing federal, state, and local laws, as well as adhering to departmental policies and directives. The role demands independent work under limited supervision and the ability to adapt to a rotating shift schedule.
Eligibility and Application Process
To qualify for this position, applicants must be certified by the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission and hold a valid Act 120 certification number. Additional requirements include being a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old, possessing a high school diploma or equivalent, having a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, and maintaining a clean criminal history without felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors. If applicable, prior military service must have concluded under honorable conditions.
The hiring process will involve interviews, a thorough background investigation, as well as medical and psychological examinations. All final hiring decisions rest with the chief of police.
Interested candidates can obtain applications in person at the Caernarvon Township Police Department, located at 3307 Main Street, Morgantown, or online through the department’s Crimewatch page. Completed applications must be submitted to the department’s administrative assistant by 4:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026.
The Caernarvon Township Police Department is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. For further updates on local news in Chester County and surrounding areas, residents can follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.
