Police Officer
Are you ready for a career and not just another job?
The York City Police Department is currently accepting applications until 2/26/26 for the position of police officer to work in a fast paced and diverse environment.
We are now accepting Lateral Transfers with time credited for up to 5 years of verified police service towards your starting pay.
Please utilize Police App to apply for our testing:
https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-York-City-PA-Police-Officer-Jobs/3396/
SALARY:
$61,256.00 Annually (See Pay scale below)
OPENING DATE:
05/28/2025
CLOSING DATE:
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST:
WRITTEN TEST DATE:
ORAL INTERVIEW EXAM:
LOCATION:
07/26/2025 9:00AM
08/02/2025 9:00AM
08/02/2025 1:00PM
TBD
Physical Test:
Small Athletic Field
31 Hamilton Ave.
York, PA 17401
Written Test:
Voni Grimes Gym
125 E. College Ave.
York, PA 17401
POSITION SUMMARY:
**This is not an application for employment.**
The City of York Civil Service Board oversees the examination process for the position of Police Officer. Once the examination process is complete, the City of York Civil Service Board presents passing candidates to the City for consideration of employment. The City of York Civil Service Board determines an applicant's eligibility for examination without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, and marital status.
Completion of this application does not guarantee any applicant an opportunity to examine, interview or employment. The City of York Civil Service Board predetermines eligibility criteria for examination.
The selection process will include a detailed review of your application packet and the successful completion of the Board's selection process which includes but may not be limited to the following:
- Written Examination -Passing Score 70%
- Oral Examination-Passing Score 70%
- Detailed Background Investigation, including a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)or polygraph - Pass
- Psychological Examination- Pass
- Medical Examination to include vision/hearing and drug testing - Pass
$50 application fee must be submitted prior to saving this application.
The Police Officer represents the front line where agency policies and plans are translated into action. This includes the prevention, detection, and suppression of crime, preservation of law and order, and the protection of life and property.
Police Officers professionally and efficiently deliver critical services to citizens whom they serve. Police Officers provide a full range of police service to the City of York. Police Officers are held directly responsible for handling law enforcement problems, calls for service, citizen requests, police-citizen relations, and police customer service issues.
Police Officers shall be responsible for the effective and efficient performance of their duties in conformity with the policies and procedures of the department.
What this career entails:
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Patrol specific areas on foot, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls
for assistance.
- Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
- Render aid to accident victims and other people requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
Why should I pick the York City Police Department?
Lateral officers will start at the listed rate based on their years of verified experience up to 5 years.
Base Officer Pay:
0 – 1 year of service:
2025: $61,256
2026: $64,007
1 year:
2025: $65,636
2026: $68,579
2 Years:
2025: $70,001
2026: $73,151
3 Years:
2025: $74,367
2026: $77,723
4 Years:
2025: $80,939
2026: $84,581
5 years:
2025: $89,689
2026: $93,725
+ ½ % Longevity for each year above 5 years of service w/ the City of York
Additional Overtime Opportunities Available!
Benefits:
- 12 Hour Permanent Shifts
- Generous Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time
- Paid Training (Including full pay and benefits while you are in the academy)
- Health insurance includes dependent coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account/Health Savings Account
- Employe assistance program
- Post-Retirement Healthcare for all dependents at a minimal cost
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Pension Plan
- Life insurance
- Uniform Allowance
- Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement:
- Specialized Units
- Investigative Unit
- Violence Intervention Unit
- Air Support Unit
- York County Quick Response Team
- York County Forensics Team
- Community Engagement
- School Resource/Juvenile Engagement Officer
- Special Operations (Drug Task Force, ATF, DEA, US Marshalls)
- Specialized Training
- Evidence Technician
- Bike Officer
- Motor Officer
- Crash Reconstruction
- Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Use of Force/Control Tactics Instructor
- Firearms Instructor
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Promotions
- Civil Service Positions (Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain)
- Additional Appointed Positions
What are the minimum requirements to apply?
US Citizen
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
No experience required for this position.
Current Act 120 certification not required to apply for this position.
Act 120 certified candidates or those who are enrolled in an academy are highly encouraged to apply.
Must be 21 years of age or older by the posting expiration date of February 26th, 2026
Must possess a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of a Police Officer
Where do I sign up?
https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-York-City-PA-Police-Officer-Jobs/3396/
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Questions?
Contact:
Lt. Michael Meeker: mmeeker@yorkcity.org
Helen Parks (HR): hparks@yorkcity.org