What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer – Full Time – Butler Township, Luzerne County, PA position at Butler Township?
Butler Township is currently accepting applications for full-time Police Officers.
Butler Township is located in southern Luzerne County and is dissected by Interstates 80 and 81. Butler Township Police provide 24/7 protection to more than 10,000 residents within our 36 square mile area. Officers are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and offer a competitive benefits package. New employee salary incentives are available for previous full-time police experience.
Position Highlights:
· 2027 Starting Pay: $52,166 - $65,208 based on experience
o Step increases over 3-4 years to Patrolman 2 salary (full rate) $86,944
· Overtime opportunities for special details
· Shift Differential & Longevity
· 14 Paid Holidays
· Longevity starting after 3 years of service
· Sick leave, Personal & Vacation
· 10-hour shifts
· Defined benefit pension plan with full benefits at age 50 after 25 years of service
· 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
· Updated equipment and technology
· Ongoing training and professional development
Minimum qualifications to apply are as follows:
· U.S. Citizen
· 21 years of age
· Act 120 certification
· High School Diploma or GED
· Be physically, medically and psychologically fit for the performance of the duties of a police officer and shall be of good moral character
· Licensed to operate an automobile in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Candidates selected will undergo an extensive background investigation prior to appointment.
Applications available at the department’s webpage: https://www.butlertownship.org/Police-Department/employment.html
Please submit application, resume and a copy of ACT 120 certification to Alan Kost, Township Manager, 83 Corporate Drive, Drums, PA 18222.
Deadline for submission is 9:00 am on September 28, 2026. Applications received after this time will be rejected.
Butler Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Pay: $52,166.00 - $65,208.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,166 - $65,208