Police Officer

General MUNICIPALITY OF KINGSTON CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER The Civil Service Commission for the Municipality of Kingston is now accepting applications to take the civil service examination for Entry-Level Police Officer. Applications may be obtained from the Municipal Secretary at the Kingston Municipal Building, 500 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704, or by phone at 570-288-4576 Ext. 112; by mail; or online at www.kingstonpa.org.

Applications and required documentation must be submitted by mail or in person to the Municipal Secretary. Submission deadline is Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. All Following Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Entry-Level Police Officer must be met at time of appointment: 1.Must possess a diploma from an accredited high school or possess a GED issued by the Pa.

Dept. of Education or an equivalent agency of another state. 2.Must be actively enrolled in the Act 120 Police Program with a graduation date set at six (6) months from the application deadline. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any applicant enrolled in the Act 120 Program for either unsatisfactory performance or the final grading determination from the Academy. 3.Must be a citizen of the United States of America. 4.Must possess a valid drivers license. 5.Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer. 6.All applicants must be up-to-date with their required training governed by the Act 120 Police Academy Program. Current Act 120 cadets must successfully graduate and be current on the most up-to-date training guidelines of the Act 120 Program. 7.Must have reached the age of twenty-one (21) before the deadline for submitting completed applications.

Starting salary, $62,652.00; 8% nightshift differential; 10 hrs. of sick pay per month; full salary of $73,709 in 3 years; cost of living; healthcare; defined benefit pension; life insurance; 15 paid holidays; generous vacation package; clothing allowance. Additional benefits upon inquiry. The Municipality of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity Employer Listing provided by: The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre, PA Times-Shamrock Communications Monster Partner Products: thetimes-tribune.com | citizensvoice.com | standardspeaker.com | republicanherald.com