Police Officer

Department Police Department Type of Position Full-Time Salary/Pay Rate 2026 Annual Salary: $69,869.99 Deadline to Apply June 12, 2026, 3:00 p.m. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To apply, you must:

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• • Be a U.S. citizen and have resided in the U.S. for at least five (5) years
• • Be at least 21 years of age by the application deadline
• • Possess a valid driver's license
• • Meet one of the following education/experience requirements:
• • Associate's Degree or a minimum of 60 college credits (from no more than two accredited colleges/universities), or Act 120 Certification and at least 2,000 hours of service as a municipal police officer, or At least two (2) years of active military service with an honorable discharge

REQUIREMENTS Must successfully complete all elements of application process, including:

• Online application
• Physical fitness test (July 9, 2026)
• Written exam (July 9, 2026)
• Polygraph exam
• Background investigation
• Administrative interview
• Certification by Civil Service Board
• Psychological exam
• Medical exam NATURE OF WORK PERFORMED Police Officers for the City of Bethlehem Police Department are responsible for safeguarding the lives and property of those who live, work, and play in the City of Bethlehem. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED N/A REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES N/A HOW TO APPLY To apply, complete an online application and submit the following documentation by 3:00 PM, June 12, 2026:
• Completed and signed Application;
• Copy of valid driver's license;
• Copy of social security card;
• Copy of birth certificate;
• Copy of naturalization papers (if born outside the United States);
• Copy of high school diploma or high school transcript;
• Copy of college degree(s) and unofficial transcript(s) from each college attended; and/or copy of Act 120 Certificate and proof of 2,000 hours of service as a municipal police officer; and/or proof of at least 2 years of active or 6 years of reserve duty military service with honorable discharge;
• DD-214, Member 4 Form if you are a veteran claiming Veteran's Preference.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be notified by e-mail after the application deadline and required to undergo a physical fitness examination. Applicants who pass the physical fitness examination will be required to undergo a written examination.

Any questions regarding the application process may be directed to the City of Bethlehem Police Department's Professional Standards Division at ....