Entry Level Police Officer

Applications to be completed in order to apply for the position of Entry Level Patrol Officer are available at the Gettysburg Borough Administration Building, 59 East High Street, Gettysburg, PA. 17325. The Borough Administration Building is open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Call ... x 248, ask for Marie Figueroa Ocasio, HR Coordinator, if you have any questions.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED IN TO MARIE FIGUEROA OCASIO DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS BY OCTOBER 3, 2025

Physical Fitness Test
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 8:00 am sharp, please arrive at 7:45 am
Location: Picola Law Enforcement Complex
Gate 4, Industrial Road, HACC Campus
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA, ...

Written examination:
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: Picola Law Enforcement Complex, Classroom number to be announced
Gate 4, Industrial Road, HACC Campus
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA, ...

Oral Examination:
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: Candidates will be notified for their time to appear
Location: Adams County Department of Emergency Services
230 Greenmyer Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325, ...

Please note there are two consent forms in this packet for the Physical Fitness Test. One is for Gettysburg Borough and one is for the testing agency, HACC. Both must be filled out by a doctor before returning this application packet.

Applicants shall possess a diploma from an accredited high school, or a graduate equivalency diploma. In addition, every applicant must be a United States citizen, be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer and possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license

The essential functions of a police officer are included in the application packet. Other mandatory components of the test are, a medical examination, and a psychological examination

The police academy start date for non-ACT 120 certified candidates is January 5, 2026 at Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg PA