| Location | Coatesville, Pennsylvania |
| Website | www.coatesvillepdcareers.com |
Patrol assigned districts by foot and vehicle, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls.
Investigate crimes, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare detailed reports.
Enforce traffic laws; conduct crash investigations and DUI enforcement.
Testify in criminal and traffic court proceedings.
Engage in community programs—Shop with a Cop, SafeRide car-seat clinics, Coffee with the Chief—to strengthen police-community relations.
Operate and maintain department-issued equipment, including body-worn cameras, in-car computers, and radar/LIDAR units.
Maintain physical readiness and complete in-service training as required by MPOETC.
U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old at time of appointment (testing may begin at 18).
High-school diploma or GED; college coursework in criminal justice preferred.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Ability to establish residency within 35 miles of Coatesville within six months of hire.
Free of disqualifying criminal convictions and domestic-violence prohibitions.
Successful completion of written exam, physical-agility test (MPOETC standards), oral board, background investigation, polygraph, medical, psychological, and drug screening.
Act 120 certification or willingness to attend a City-funded police academy.
Prior military, public-safety, criminal justice, or community-service experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated conflict-resolution ability.
Proficiency with basic computer applications and report-writing.
Competitive Pay: Salary progression to top patrol rate in defined steps; voluntary overtime at 1.5× pay.
Pension & Savings: City-funded defined-benefit pension plus optional 457(b) plan.
Health Coverage: Low-premium medical, dental, and vision for officer and family.
Paid Leave: 13 holidays, vacation accrual based on service time, separate sick bank, and two personal days.
Career Progression: Clear promotion ladder (Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain) and lateral specialties—K-9, Investigations, Crisis Negotiation, Traffic Safety.
Tuition & Training: 100 % academy sponsorship for recruits, annual in-service training, and up to $3,000/year tuition reimbursement.
Uniform & Equipment: Fully issued duty gear, body armor, sidearm, and annual uniform allowance.
Wellness Support: On-site fitness room, employee assistance program, and paid parental leave.
Community-Service Release Time: Up to 16 paid hours per year for approved volunteer activities.