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Butler Township

Police Officer Full Time Butler Township, Luzerne County, PA

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $52,166–$65,208/yr

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Drums, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 16 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$71,172 / year median in Pennsylvania

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

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

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sick Leave
Financial Aid/Assistance
Professional Development