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POLICE OFFICER MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT The Muhlenberg Police Department is seeking applicants to join its dynamic and dedicated police force, with several positions available for individuals who have the drive to excel and a desire to positively impact the community. Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age by the time of appointment, be a U.S. citizen, be a high school graduate or possess a graduate equivalency diploma (GED), have a Pennsylvania drivers license prior to appointment, meet Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission physical and mental fitness standards, pass all requirements of Act-57, and not have a disqualifying criminal record. The Township follows the Civil Service process, which includes written and oral examinations, a physical agility/ability test, medical and psychological examinations, drug screening, and a thorough background investigation including a polygraph. The Township offers an excellent salary and benefits package: applicants without Act 120 certification will begin at the Cadet Rate of $55,266.14 while attending the police academy and will receive $88,421.06 upon graduation; applicants with Act 120 certification and prior police experience may start between $88,421.06 and $99,476.67 depending on qualifications and experience; the highest patrol officer pay rate in 2026 is $110,532.28. A preliminary application must be completed and returned to the Muhlenberg Police Department by Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM; there is no charge for the written or physical ability tests. The first phase of testing will be a Nelson-Denny written test on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM, with registration beginning at 7:30 AM, at the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU), 1111 Commons Blvd, Reading, PA 19605; applicants who pass the written test will immediately proceed to the physical agility test at the Muhlenberg Senior High School Gym, 400 Sharp Ave, Reading, PA 19605. Applicants must present government-issued photo identification for admission to all testing sites and submit a medical release clearance form prior to participating in the physical agility test; all required forms may be obtained in person from the Police Department or on the Police Departments web page. Candidates will be notified of their test scores, and those who pass both tests will be issued a full application, which must be submitted with a $40.00 fee in person or by certified mail (return receipt requested) no later than Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM to continue in the hiring process. Muhlenberg Township is an equal opportunity employer. Muhlenberg Police Civil Service Board, Muhlenberg Township.