Stroud Area Regional Police Now testing for Police Officer Positions
Municipal Police Officer: Full Time and Part Time Positions
Posted: 9/6/2016
Hiring Announcement
Stroud Area Regional Police Department is currently accepting applications, from ACT 120 certified applicants only, to establish a hiring eligibility list. The list will be for full time and part time employment. The test will be given onNovember 5th, 2016.
Anyone interested in applying to SARPD should download a Pre-Test Application Packet, and submit your application, along with a $75.00 check or money order payable to Stroud Area Regional Police, 100 Day Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, no later than 5 PM on October 31st, 2016. Applications will NOT be accepted after 5:00 pm on 10/31/16. Applications can also be picked up at our headquarters, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be Act 120 Certified at time of appointment
- Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at time of appointment
- Have a primary residence within a fifty (50) mile radius of our department at time of appointment
- Must meet all Municipal Police Officer’s Education and Training Commission required background, physical and psychological standards
Salary and Benefits
$46, 249 as a Probationary Employee
Top paid patrol officer is at $68, 296 plus longevity pay
Vacation Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Time, Comp. Time, 11 paid holidays
Deferred Compensation Plans, Life Insurance Coverage, Education Incentive
Competitive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision for employee and family
SARPD History
Stroud Area Regional Police Department was formed on May 1, 2000, bringing together experienced police officers from the Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and Stroud Township police departments. Today, SARPD has a $7.6 million operating budget, 49 full-time officers and serves a total population of 34,620 in one of the fastest growing areas of the Commonwealth.
With its 49 police officers, Stroud Area Regional Police Department (SARPD) is one of the largest regional department in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our coverage area is comprised of 39 square miles, which includes the home to East Stroudsburg University, 2 Hospitals, 2 school districts, the County Courthouse and the County Administrative buildings. In addition, Route 80 dissects through the southern half of our jurisdiction.
Contact Information
Corporal Scott Raymond #9701
Stroud Area Regional Police, 100 Day Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
570-421-6800
