Become a Ferguson Township Police Officer - We will send you to the Municipal Police Academy!

Ferguson Township•State College, PA

29d•$34 - $37

About The Position

Join Ferguson Township Police Department as a Police Officer and embark on an exciting career dedicated to serving and protecting the community! This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the Township through patrols, investigations, and training in various policing techniques. Your commitment to integrity and safety will be at the forefront of everything you do, ensuring a secure and fulfilling career in law enforcement. As a new Police Officer at Ferguson Township Police Department, you can expect a dynamic role involving daily patrols, responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and engaging with the community. On a set 10-hours-per-day, forty-hour work week schedule , you will work closely with experienced officers to gain hands-on training in forensics, law enforcement techniques, and crisis intervention. Expect to participate in ongoing training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge in various areas of policing. Your dedication to upholding the values of integrity and safety will be essential in ensuring the well-being of Ferguson Township residents and maintaining law and order. Ferguson Township, home to more than 19,000 residents and located close to downtown State College and the Pennsylvania State University in beautiful Centre County Pennsylvania, is known as a bike-friendly community, has a natural, pastoral beauty, and has been ranked as the fifth best suburb in Pennsylvania. When asked what they enjoy most about living in Ferguson Township, residents said they appreciate the Township's farmland and open spaces, as well as its safe neighborhoods. They also love the Township's municipal parks, culture, and diversity. The Ferguson Township Police Department is officially accredited by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Program of the PA Chiefs of Police Association. We serve to enhance the quality of life throughout the Township by working cooperatively to preserve the peace, enforce the law, reduce fear and incidence of crime, and provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our community.

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Keen attention to detail
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Sound judgment
Critical thinking abilities
Commitment to upholding the values of integrity and safety in all situations
Strong problem-solving skills
Physical fitness
Capacity to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new challenges
Empathy and compassion towards the community
At least 21 years old
High School Diploma or GED
US Citizen
NO disqualifying criminal convictions (Misdemeanor 2 or higher)
Take and pass the Standard & Associates, Inc. National Post Officer Selection Test (POST)
Minimum 9th grade reading level
In-person interview
Physical examination
Drug test
Pass a vision test and hearing exam (MPOETC standards)
Physical fitness test and psychological examination (MPOETC standards)
Rigorous background check

Responsibilities

Daily patrols
Responding to emergencies
Conducting investigations
Engaging with the community
Gain hands-on training in forensics, law enforcement techniques, and crisis intervention
Participate in ongoing training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge in various areas of policing
Upholding the values of integrity and safety in ensuring the well-being of Ferguson Township residents and maintaining law and order

Benefits

Paid sick, vacation, and personal days
Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage with low premium shares and low deductibles
Waiver reimbursement for employees who choose to waive medical coverage because they have coverage elsewhere
Paid life insurance coverage
Paid short-term disability insurance coverage
Ferguson Township Police Pension Plan
Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA plans are also available, as well as supplemental life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending account (FSA) options
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Training and development opportunities
Tuition assistance
Wellness Program that includes morale-boosting events, healthy activity challenges, a health improvement reimbursement program, prizes, and more!