Police Officer

HIRING NOTICE

POLICE OFFICER CITY OF HERMITAGE

The City of Hermitage is accepting applications through Pennsylvania CareerLink @ Mercer County for the position of police officer. Interested applicants should apply through the office of Mercer County CareerLink online at https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/ , reference job order #22890768 and complete the application process no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 11, 2026.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be of good character and habits.
• Must pass a physical examination and police officer selection test given at Pennsylvania CareerLink @ Mercer County.
• Must be age 21 before the deadline for submitting applications.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalency certification.
• Must have the current Pennsylvania Act 120 certification and a valid Pennsylvania or Ohio drivers license, depending on residency.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• $66,723 starting annual base compensation and $90,609 top annual base compensation (12-hour work schedule) with additional annual contractual increases.
• Excellent healthcare program and fully paid life insurance, vision, and dental coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid leave includes vacation, personal days, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit pension plan with post-retirement healthcare benefits available.
• $800 annual uniform/equipment payment.
• 12-hr patrol work schedule, every other weekend (3 days) off with alternating 3-day and 4-day workweeks.
• Healthcare opt-out option available with reimbursement worth $3,322 to $13,704 depending on coverage.
• Officers can reside anywhere in Mercer County and in parts of Lawrence County and eastern Ohio.

The City of Hermitage is a growing, third class, home rule city consisting of over 30 square miles, approximately 17,000 residents and a top-rated public school system. The department consists of 31 full-time officers including criminal investigators, corporals, sergeants, deputy chiefs and chief of police and civilian support staff. The department has 2 school resource officers, an excellent police station facility, vehicles and equipment. The department regularly provides specialized officer training opportunities, and several officers have graduated from the FBI National Academy.

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