What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Police Officer position at Cranberry Township?
Position Summary
Cranberry Township, Butler County, is seeking applicants for an Entry-Level Police Officer with the Cranberry Township Police Department. The Township is accepting applications with the intent to fill two (2) positions.
The Cranberry Township Police Department has been proudly protecting and serving the community since 1956. From modest beginnings, the Department has grown to include 31 full-time police officers, including a Chief of Police and three Lieutenants who oversee the Investigations, Support Services, and Operations Divisions. The Patrol Services Unit is comprised of four Patrol Sergeants and 19 Patrol Officers, 3 of whom serve as dedicated School Resource Officers to the three Seneca Valley School District schools within the Township. The Detective Unit is comprised of three Detectives and one officer assigned to the Pennsylvania State Police Auto Theft Task Force. The Department has recently added a Social Services Coordinator who will support both the public and Department personnel by providing specialized assistance, consultation and case follow-up for crisis intervention and mental health services and needs. The Department is supported by an outstanding clerical staff. The primary goal of the Cranberry Township Police Department is to continue to make Cranberry Township a safe and secure community for everyone that lives, works, or visits the area.
Position Information
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements: (1) be at least 21 years of age prior to offer of employment, (2) be U.S. citizen, (3) possess a valid driver's license, (4) have completed of 60 college credits verified by copies of transcripts from schools that are accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U. S. Department of Education, (5) and meet one of the following: PA Act 120 certification; ability to obtain a waiver of training from PA Municipal Police Officer's Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) within 45 days after an offer of employment; or current enrollment in Act 120 training with a satisfactory completion date prior to expected date of hire. Applicants must meet the Department’s appearance requirements, which includes a prohibition of visible tattoos when an officer is wearing the summer uniform (short sleeves). Sleeves, make-up, bandages or other covering are not permitted. Facial hair is permitted within specific requirements. Applicants interested in the requirements may request additional information from the Township’s Human Resources Department. The successful candidate will be required to move within 20 air miles, from any border of the Township, within two years from the date of hire.
Working Conditions
Working hours and conditions include weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts including daylights, afternoons, and midnights. Officers other than Lieutenants and Detectives or positions that require a flexible work schedule will work twelve (12) hour shifts. Shift options may include steady daylight, evening or rotating daylight and evening shifts.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits are provided in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. A police officer for the Township of Cranberry will reach top salary in their after 4 years of service. 2024 Starting Wage: $34.51 per hour; 2024 Wage after 4 years of service: $49.29 per hour contractual benefits, including overtime.
Benefits include: (1) leave benefits which are comprised of holiday pay for 10 holidays, 96 sick hours earned per year with an ability to accumulate up to 1152 hours, 80 hours of vacation after one year of service and the ability to earn compensatory time; (2) health benefits, including health insurance, vision and dental and (3) additional benefits such as a uniform allowance, death benefits, and a pension plan. The Cranberry Township Police Department also offers a voluntary fitness program with various incentives. Weight and cardio rooms are available for an Officer’s use at the Township’s municipal building.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Cranberry Township, Butler County, is seeking applicants for an Entry-Level Police Officer with the Cranberry Township Police Department. The Township is accepting applications with the intent to fill two (2) positions.
The Cranberry Township Police Department has been proudly protecting and serving the community since 1956. From modest beginnings, the Department has grown to include 31 full-time police officers, including a Chief of Police and three Lieutenants who oversee the Investigations, Support Services, and Operations Divisions. The Patrol Services Unit is comprised of four Patrol Sergeants and 19 Patrol Officers, 3 of whom serve as dedicated School Resource Officers to the three Seneca Valley School District schools within the Township. The Detective Unit is comprised of three Detectives and one officer assigned to the Pennsylvania State Police Auto Theft Task Force. The Department has recently added a Social Services Coordinator who will support both the public and Department personnel by providing specialized assistance, consultation and case follow-up for crisis intervention and mental health services and needs. The Department is supported by an outstanding clerical staff. The primary goal of the Cranberry Township Police Department is to continue to make Cranberry Township a safe and secure community for everyone that lives, works, or visits the area.
Position Information
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements: (1) be at least 21 years of age prior to offer of employment, (2) be U.S. citizen, (3) possess a valid driver's license, (4) have completed of 60 college credits verified by copies of transcripts from schools that are accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U. S. Department of Education, (5) and meet one of the following: PA Act 120 certification; ability to obtain a waiver of training from PA Municipal Police Officer's Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) within 45 days after an offer of employment; or current enrollment in Act 120 training with a satisfactory completion date prior to expected date of hire. Applicants must meet the Department’s appearance requirements, which includes a prohibition of visible tattoos when an officer is wearing the summer uniform (short sleeves). Sleeves, make-up, bandages or other covering are not permitted. Facial hair is permitted within specific requirements. Applicants interested in the requirements may request additional information from the Township’s Human Resources Department. The successful candidate will be required to move within 20 air miles, from any border of the Township, within two years from the date of hire.
Working Conditions
Working hours and conditions include weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts including daylights, afternoons, and midnights. Officers other than Lieutenants and Detectives or positions that require a flexible work schedule will work twelve (12) hour shifts. Shift options may include steady daylight, evening or rotating daylight and evening shifts.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits are provided in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. A police officer for the Township of Cranberry will reach top salary in their after 4 years of service. 2024 Starting Wage: $34.51 per hour; 2024 Wage after 4 years of service: $49.29 per hour contractual benefits, including overtime.
Benefits include: (1) leave benefits which are comprised of holiday pay for 10 holidays, 96 sick hours earned per year with an ability to accumulate up to 1152 hours, 80 hours of vacation after one year of service and the ability to earn compensatory time; (2) health benefits, including health insurance, vision and dental and (3) additional benefits such as a uniform allowance, death benefits, and a pension plan. The Cranberry Township Police Department also offers a voluntary fitness program with various incentives. Weight and cardio rooms are available for an Officer’s use at the Township’s municipal building.
EOE/M/F/D/V