Find & Apply For Law Enforcement Officer Jobs in Drums, Pennsylvania

Butler Township is currently accepting applications for full-time Police Officers. Butler Township is located in southern Luzerne County and is dissected by Interstates 80 and 81. Butler Township Police provide 24/7 protection to more than 10,000 residents within our 36 square mile area. Officers are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and offer a competitive benefits package. New employee salary incentives are available for previous full-time police experience.

Position Highlights:

• 2027

Starting Pay :

$52,166 - $65,208 based on experience o Step increases over 3-4 years to Patrolman 2 salary (full rate) $86,944

• Overtime opportunities for special details
• Shift Differential & Longevity
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Longevity starting after 3 years of service
• Sick leave, Personal & Vacation
• 10-hour shifts
• Defined benefit pension plan with full benefits at age 50 after 25 years of service
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Updated equipment and technology
• Ongoing training and professional development Minimum qualifications to apply are as follows:
• U.S. Citizen
• 21 years of age
• Act 120 certification
• High School Diploma or GED
• Be physically, medically and psychologically fit for the performance of the duties of a police officer and shall be of good moral character
• Licensed to operate an automobile in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Candidates selected will undergo an extensive background investigation prior to appointment.

Applications available at the department's webpage: https://www.butlertownship.org/Police-Department/employment.html Please submit application, resume and a copy of ACT 120 certification to Alan Kost, Township Manager, 83 Corporate Drive, Drums, PA 18222. Deadline for submission is 9:00 am on September 28, 2026. Applications received after this time will be rejected. Butler Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Pay:

$52,166.00 - $65,208.00 per year

Benefits:

457(b) Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person