HIRING ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER

NOTICE OF HIRING FOR ENTRY LEVEL PATROL OFFICER 
IN THE GETTYSBURG BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT 

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 (717) 334-1160 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 FEBURARY 28, 2025 

Physical Fitness Test 
Date: Saturday March 15, 2025 
Time: 8:00 am sharp, please arrive at 7:45 am 
Location:
Picola Law Enforcement Complex 
Gate 5, Industrial Road, HACC Campus 
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 717-780-2408 

Written Exam
Date: Saturday March 15, 2025 
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: Picola Law Enforcement Complex, 
Classroom number to be announced 
Gate 5, Industrial Road, HACC Campus 
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 717-780-2408   

Oral Examination: 
Date: Friday April 4, 2025  
Time: Candidates will be notified for their time to appear 
Location: Adams County Department of Emergency Services 
230 Greennamyer Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325, 717-334-8603 

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 equivalent 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 July 7, 2025, at Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg PA