Posted: 4/21/25 Deadline: 5/9/25 at 4:30PM
The Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department is accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer.
Applications may be downloaded from our website, www.bvrpd.org or may be picked up in person at the Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department, 1610 Industrial Blvd. Suite 500, Lewisburg, PA. 17837.
Completed applications and a non-refundable administrative fee of $35 must be returned to: Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department, 1610 Industrial Blvd. Suite 500, Lewisburg, PA. 17837
Hiring Process for New Officers Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department:
New Officers hired by the Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department are overseen by a Civil Service Commission. This Commission consists of three (3) Commissioners that must be qualified electors of the area served by the Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department and are appointed by the Buffalo Valley Regional Police Commission.
Eligibility for hiring:
• Submit a completed application during the open enrollment period established by the Commission.
• Shall be at least 21 years of age before the deadline for submitting applications.
• Shall possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma.
• Shall be Pennsylvania Act 120 certified or can obtain certification by time of appointment.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer.
• Eligible to receive certification from the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) at time of appointment.
• Possesses a valid Pennsylvania Operators License at time of appointment. Selection Process:
• Application
• Written Examination
• Physical Agility Testing
• Oral Examination
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination may be required if background investigation dictates.
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• Medical/Psychological Examination to include drug screening.
• Probation
• Permanent Appointment to Patrol Officer
Salary and Benefits: (not all-inclusive)
•$64,964 starting salary
•$71,785 salary beginning second year of employment
•Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
•Life Insurance
•Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
•Every other weekend off•Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave (one week vacation after six months)
•Educational Bonus
•Police Pension with DROP program
•Department-issued uniforms initially then $800 yearly clothing allowance
•Twenty-five air mile residency requirement after 1 year and 60 days
•8-Hour shift for patrol officers
•Opportunities for rank advancement
The Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department is located in Union County and serves both East Buffalo Township and Lewisburg Borough with Lewisburg being the county seat. Our total population is 12,575 and we encompass 16.6 square miles. Bucknell University is within our jurisdiction but is served by its own on campus police force. Our department is well staffed, well trained, and well equipped. We’re focused on protecting and serving with a community oriented policing mindset.
Questions?
Contact:
Chief Daniel Embeck: [email protected]
Administrative assistant Lisa Wolfe: [email protected]