(Credit: Upper Providence Police)
Officers with less than a year of experience will begin at $89,740
Upper Providence Township Police are accepting resumes for one full-time patrol officer to join its ranks.
Applicants must be a current certified police officer in Pennsylvania. Upper Providence is seeking a driven police officer who wishes to serve an incredibly supportive community in a diverse, ever-growing residential and commercial environment, enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania fairly and impartially.
The ideal candidate must have a positive attitude and respectful demeanor, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and exercise sound independent judgment in emergencies and routine situations. The candidate should expect to work 12-hour shifts in a team environment, rotating between days and nights every month.
The Upper Providence Township Police Department is proud to call a newer state-of-the-art police building home, complete with an impressive fleet of patrol vehicles, the latest and greatest in law enforcement equipment, and high-quality uniforms.
Its administration supports its officers and invests in their development with a robust training budget. Additionally, its agency offers numerous personal growth and career opportunities, including paid college tuition for officers, bicycle patrol, a motorcycle unit, Criminal Investigations Division, the Community Engagement Unit, SWAT, M.I.R.T., instructor positions, a Township-wide Drone Team, a Narcotics K-9 Unit, and many more.
Upper Providence Police is committed to the success of its officers. It has fostered several inter-departmental relationships within Upper Providence and community businesses, providing ample overtime opportunities for extra-duty police services.
Officers achieving their top salary in 2025 will earn $114,892. The starting salary depends on previous law enforcement experience (officers with less than a year of experience will begin at $89,740 in 2025).
Candidates must be able to pass an interview process, background investigation, polygraph examination, medical examination, drug screening, and psychological exam.
If you want to join the team, submit a resume by Jan. 31 to Police Specialist Arielle Simmons at the Upper Providence Township Police Department, 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460.
If you wish to submit a resume electronically, send it to asimmons@uprov-montco.org.
Call Lieutenant Ryan Sheehan at (610) 933-7899 with any questions on the application process
