Police Officer - Penbrook Borough, Dauphin County, PA (Updated Salaries)

The Penbrook Borough Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer from any Act 120 certified persons.  The department is a premier accredited agency with 9 full-time and 1 part-time officers.

Borough Council recently approved a lateral transfer incentive for up to 10 years of full-time experience.  Under the current contract, officers with 6 to 10 years will earn a base salary of $80,488.00 in 2026.  Paid time off will be commensurate with prior years of service as well.

Application Process:

Applications for the position may be obtained from either the borough office or downloaded from https://www.penbrook.org/policeapplication. The applications can be dropped off in person during the office hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday or emailed to the chief at jhogarth@penbrook.org.   The application deadline is Friday October 17 at 4:30 pm.  Details of testing will be sent to all applicants once they are finalized.  The borough office is located at 150 South 28^th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103.

Requirements:

• U.S. citizen
• High school diploma or GED
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid PA driver’s license
• ACT 120 certification or current enrollment

Penbrook Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation religion or disability.

Posted: 9/4/25  Deadline: 10/17/25 by 4:30 PM