Police Officer

2025 MTPD Applicant Package

Completed applications are to be returned to the Moon
Township Police Department, 990 Beaver Grade Rd., Moon
Township, PA 15108. Applications may be mailed or delivered in person. The following items are to be submitted at the time of application:

1) the completed, signed Application,
2) the signed Applicant’s Release,
3) the non-refundable application fee in the amount of $25.00, payable in cash, check, or money order.

Checks should be made payable to the Township of Moon.
Incomplete applications will be returned. No additional
attachments or resumes are to be included with the
submission.

Providing false or inaccurate information will subject the
applicant to immediate disqualification.

Applications can be picked up in person at the Moon
Township Police Department or downloaded at the top of this page.

Minimum Qualifications:

21 years of age
MPOETC certification preferred, not mandatory
60 college credits without any experience
30 college credits with (2) two years, full time law enforcement experience
30 college credits with 3,648 hours of part time
law enforcement experience in less than (4) four years

Additional Requirements:

Non-smoker
No Visible Tattoos
No Brandings
No Body Piercings or Surgical Body Modifications while in uniform

Salary and Benefits (as of January 2025):

Probationary Patrol Officer $79,277
Senior Patrol Officer $113,254
Paid Leave (Vacation, Personal & Sick)
Paid Healthcare
Paid Life, Short-term, Long-term Disability Insurance
Twelve Hour Work Schedule
Prior LE experience considered for progression on the step pay scale