06/03/2026
We are hiring and accepting applications for qualified Part-Time and Full-Time Police Officers.
Qualifications:
1. Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED);
2. Be Act 120 Certified under the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Act (Act 120), or shall have successfully completed Act 120 training and successfully passed the final exam, thus being eligible for Act 120 Certification;
3. Be a United States Citizen;
4. Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer;
5. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
6. Be eligible to legally operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Successful applicants must also meet all the requirements of the Township’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations that will include a background investigation, and if selected, be required to successfully pass a physical and psychological examination.
An application form and details of the selection process may be obtained at the Stonycreek Township Building located at 1610 Bedford Street, Johnstown, PA 15902. A completed application with a twenty-five ($25.00) (non-refundable application fee) must be filed at the township building by Wednesday, July 1 at 4:00 PM. No mailed in application will be accepted.
The Physical Fitness, Written & Oral Examinations will be conducted on Saturday, July 11, 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM, for the positions of Part Time & Full Time Police Officer.
Full-Time Police Officers Benefits:
1. Fraternal Order of Police Protection for Part & Full Time Officers wishing to join.
2. Under Contract.
3. $27.25 per hour / $56,680 per year.
4. Family Health Insurance / 0% Employee Contribution.
5. Eye and Dental Insurance / 0% Employee Contribution.
6. Retirement / 0% Employee Contribution.
7. Health Insurance Buy Back Incentive.
8. 457 Plan / Employee Funded Alternate Retirement Plan Available.
9. Pension Credit for Prior Police Department Service Available.
10. AFLAC / Employee Funded Alternate Injury and Illness Insurance Available.
11. Life Insurance.
12. Vacation Time, Sick Time and Bereavement.
13. Longevity.
14. Full Complement of Equipment and Uniforms are Issued Upon Initial Hire and $500 Clothing Allowance Provided Yearly After the First Year.
15. Paid Holidays
16. Overtime for Holidays Hours Worked.
17. 12-hour Permanent Day or Night Shift schedule Based on Seniority.
18. Every Other Weekend Off.
19. Overtime Scheduled Equally on a Rotating Schedule.
20. Unlimited Access to Overtime with Restrictions Available.
21. State of the Art Cruisers with Computers, Printers, Scanners, Dash Cams and License Plate Readers Installed and are Capable of Electronic Citation (E-Citation) Filing.
22. Body Cameras.
22. Extremely Supportive Municipality to Work for Providing a Family Like Environment.
& MUCH MORE!
NOTE: Contract Negotiations for year 2027 are underway with the anticipation of increases in salary and other benefits.
Part-Time Police Officers Benefits:
1. Fraternal Order of Police Protection for Part & Full Time Officers Wishing to Join.
2. Under Contract.
3. $19.95 Per Hour for year one with $.50 longevity increases.
4. $.75 Shift Incentive for Any Hour Worked Between 7pm Thursday Through 7am Sunday.
5. $150 Work Incentive for Part-Time Officers that Work 32 hours for 2 consecutive weeks with restrictions.
6. Overtime for Holiday Hours Worked.
7. 457 Plan / Employee Funded Alternate Retirement Plan Available.
8. AFLAC / Employee Funded Alternate Injury and Illness Insurance Available.
9. Full Complement of Equipment and Uniforms are Issued Upon Initial Hire and $300 Clothing Allowance Provided Yearly After the First Year.
10. State of the Art Cruisers with Computers, Printers, Scanners, Dash Cams and License Plate Readers Installed and are Capable of Electronic Citation (E-Citation) Filing.
11. Body Cameras.
12. Full-Time Positions are Offered to the Part-Time Officers First.
13. Extremely Supportive Municipality to Work for Providing a Family Like Environment.
& MUCH MORE!
NOTE: Contract Negotiations for year 2027 are underway with the anticipation of significant increases in salary for Part-Time Police Officers and as well as increases for other benefits.
