Patrol Officer – Bloomsburg, Columbia County, PA

The Town of Bloomsburg is currently seeking full-time Patrol Officers. Bloomsburg is a historic town and is the County seat for Columbia County, PA with an approximate population of 12,711 and encompasses 4.7 square miles. The position of Patrol Officer encompasses a broad range of duties incumbent with municipal policing to include uniformed patrol, traffic enforcement, crash investigations, criminal investigations and community engagement.  Its location along Route 11 and less than 5 minutes from two exits of Interstate 80 positions Bloomsburg as a hub of activity for residents and visitors alike. The County seat, Bloomsburg, is a "college town" and strives to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment for all. Located in the heart of the Susquehanna River Valley, Bloomsburg boasts a rich economic history and has a diverse economy thanks to Autoneum, Bloomsburg University (estimated enrollment of 7,800 students), Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital and Kawneer. Bloomsburg has a landmark Town Park with many acres of recreational activities, a municipal airport and is home to the Bloomsburg Fair.  The Town’s police department includes 1 non-bargaining Chief of Police, 3 full time union sergeants and 13 full time union police officers and one non-bargaining Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) located at the police station along with a parking department consisting of four full time non-bargaining employees located at Town Hall. 

The ideal candidate would be an individual able to integrate into an active, progressive department. He or she will embrace the philosophy of community-oriented policing; and possess strong communications and relationship building skills. The Department offers a robust field training program to ensure the selected candidate is given the wherewithal to flourish and enhance his/her professional development.

Bloomsburg Police Officers shall demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and be viewed as respected members of the community. They are expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge of state laws; town ordinances; department policies and procedures; trends in policing and best practices.

The successful candidate(s) must be comfortable operating as part of a diverse community and will be expected to leverage every opportunity to build trust and confidence in the department. They must present a professional posture; and remain composed when subject to the intense stress sometimes incumbent with law enforcement duties.
 

• Starting Salary $63,309.21 (with no experience), $67,266.03 (with experience)
• Salary after 1 year of service $69,956.68.
• Salary after 5 years of service $82,301.97 (under current contract)
• Fully paid Life Insurance plan of $80,000 while employed.
• Paid Sick (144 hours/year)/ Vacation (80 hours after first year), Holidays (88 hours) Personal Leave (24 hours).
• Longevity Pay Scale, Shift Differential/ FTO Pay.
• Health, Vision & Employee Paid Dental Insurance Option.
• 50% Pension on Final three years of wages (25 years of service and age 55).
• Long-Term Disability Insurance $3,600/month, no contribution required.

Notable job responsibilities include:

• Perform uniformed patrol duties to create omnipresence and a sense of security in the community.
• Engage in proactive, data driven traffic enforcement to reduce crashes and enhance highway safety.
• Investigate criminal incidents using appropriate investigative and forensic techniques.
• Maintain awareness of trends in criminal activity through data-driven and intelligence-led policing.
• Enforce ordinances of the Town of Bloomsburg.
• Develop and maintain positive community relations between the police department and the general public, elected officials and other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.

Minimum qualifications include:

• The successful candidate must be Act 120 certified by the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (“MPOETC”) at the time of hire.
• The successful candidate must possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma. 
• The successful candidate must be a United States citizen.
• The successful candidate must be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer.
• The successful candidate must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the time of appointment to the position.        
• All applicants must have reached their twenty-first (21st) birthday before their first day working. 
• Applicants must live in the Town of Bloomsburg, live in Columbia County or move within a neighboring county of the Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County within six (6) months of completing their probationary period.

Deadline to apply is August 1, 2025.  Applications are available at the Town of Bloomsburg Police Department, 119 East 7^th Street, Bloomsburg, PA between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.  Applications may be obtained in person or can be accessed online under the employment tab listed on the Town of Bloomsburg website.  The Civil Service Commission is not responsible for delays or loss of mail.  The written exam is scheduled for August 16, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Bloomsburg Police Department. Applications can be email to info@bloomsburgpa.org

The Town of Bloomsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.