LEWISTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE OFFICER
CIVIL SERVICE TESTING
December 20, 2026
At 1400 hrs.
Those interested in becoming a member of our police department should submit a Preliminary Application to; The Lewistown Police Department, 70 Chestnut Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. The application and more detailed information, including the starting salary and benefits, can be found online at www.lewistownpolice.org under our employment tab. An application may also be picked up at the station or emailed to you upon request. Preliminary applications must be submitted on or before December 11, 2026.
Offering:
- Up to $6,000 tuition reimbursement for Act 120 training
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Municipal Retirement (PMRS)
- Paid leave time to include vacation, personal, and sick time
- 13 paid holidays
- $400 uniform and equipment allowance per year
- Department cell phone and laptop
- Beginning officer starting rate of $25.00 per hour with plenty of overtime available at flat rate and overtime rates
Prerequisites for applying for the position of police officer are as follows:
- Must be 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States
- Possess a valid PA Driver License upon being hired
- Possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Must have a criminal history free of misdemeanor or felony convictions
- Must be MPOETC Act 120 certified or currently attending an Act 120 academy
A written civil service exam will be conducted on December 20, 2026, at 1400 hours at the Lewistown Community Center located at 108 Montgomery Ave, Lewistown, PA 17044.
Call (717) 248-6716 for more information or email bmetz@lewistownpolice.org