Patrolman

Lehighton Borough Police Department is Hiring for Full-Time officers!

SIGN-ON BONUS OF

$5,000!!!!!We have exhausted our Civil Service eligibility list of qualified applicants and looking to establish a new list. Veterans Points will be awarded to our veterans looking to apply.

Civil Service Commission has officially opened the testing process and set the following dates:

Application submission deadline is May 22nd, 2026 at 4pm to the borough secretary office at, 1 Constitution Avenue, Lehighton

PA. 18235.

• NO

APPLICATION FEE TO APPLY

!Examination testing will be conducted on Sunday, May 31st, 2026.

Testing will consist of:

Physical Agility, Written Exam and Oral Interview. Only applicants who pass the physical agility testing (Pass/Fail) will be eligible to move forward in the testing process.

Applications may be obtained from Lehighton Borough Hall / Lehighton Police Department or going to the following site: www.lehightonborough.com/employment Contractual Salary in 2026: $86,794.85 based upon prior experience. The department is in a contract year and looking to remain highly competitive with surrounding departments. The Borough of Lehighton is an equal opportunity employer and committed to serving our residents with pride.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary and Benefits.

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Vacation:

80-240 Hours based on longevity within the department-

Personal Time:

40 Hours-12 Paid Holidays-Educational Reimbursement-Longevity Bonus after five years-Retirement Pension-Progressive work Environment

• Drug Task Force and Traffic Enforcement details-And much more.

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Applicants should possess:

• Strong Communication and Problem-Solving Skills
• Physical and mental readiness to perform their police duties
• A commitment to community service
• A willingness to learn and advance in our growing department.

Municipal Police Officer Training "Act 120", must be completed prior to appointment. Applicants currently attending an accredited Police Academy are encouraged to apply. Lehighton Borough Police Department is a progressive agency in Carbon County! If you're ready to be part of a team who is dedicated to protecting the community we serve, apply today!

Pay:

From $86,795.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Prescription drug insurance Safety equipment provided Union benefits Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person