Police Officer

Closing date: August 28, 2026.

Requirements

• United States citizenship
• Good character and habits
• Pass a physical examination and police officer selection test administered at Pennsylvania CareerLink @ Mercer County
• At least 21 years of age before the application deadline
• High school diploma or equivalency certification
• Current Pennsylvania Act 120 certification
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

Benefits

• Starting annual base compensation: $66,723; top annual base compensation: $90,609 (12-hour work schedule) with additional annual contractual increases
• Excellent healthcare program with fully paid life insurance, vision, and dental coverage
• Short-term disability coverage
• Generous paid leave: vacation, personal days, sick leave, and holidays
• Defined benefit pension plan with post-retirement healthcare benefits
• $800 annual uniform/equipment payment
• 12-hour patrol schedule with every other weekend (3 days) off and alternating 3-day and 4-day workweeks
• Healthcare opt-out option with reimbursement ranging from $3,322 to $13,704 depending on coverage

About the role

The City of Hermitage is a growing, third-class, home-rule city spanning over 30 square miles with approximately 17,000 residents and a top-rated public school system. The police department consists of 31 full-time officers, including criminal investigators, corporals, sergeants, deputy chiefs, and the chief of police, along with civilian support staff. The department features a K-9 unit, two school resource officers, a modern police station, and well-equipped vehicles. Officers regularly receive specialized training opportunities, and several have graduated from the FBI National Academy.

Eligible residency: anywhere in Mercer County, parts of Lawrence County, or eastern Ohio.