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Join the Lower Merion Police Department

The Lower Merion Police Department will be accepting applications for the position of Probationary Police Officer beginning Monday, December 15th, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The deadline for applications to be completed, returned and received is Sunday, March 15^th, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

The written and physical agility tests will be conducted the weekend of March 21, 2026 at the Harriton High School cafeteria and track (600 N. Ithan Ave., Rosemont, PA 19010). Start times will be determined based on the number of sessions needed to accommodate all applicants. Applicants will be notified via email of start time after March 15th.

If you are interested in printing, completing and either mailing or dropping off your application please click here for a paper application.

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If you have any questions or need additional information you can contact the Staff & Inspections Unit at 610-645-6250 or via email at: policerecruitment@lowermerion.org.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - We Value Diversity!

THE COMMUNITY

The Township of Lower Merion, a suburb of Philadelphia, is comprised of sixteen individual communities, which include residential, commercial, and corporate office centers. The Township, often in conjunction with numerous community groups, offers a multitude of family oriented activities, an extensive parks and recreation program, libraries, and various cultural events. There are numerous institutions of higher learning located throughout the Township, two hospitals, and numerous public and private schools. The Township of Lower Merion Police Department has an authorized strength of 136 sworn personnel who are responsible for the safety and well being of approximately 60,000 residents living in a twenty-four square mile area.

REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must have reached their 21st birthday before the deadline for submitting completed applications.
Good moral character.
High school graduate or GED
Applicants must pass all written, oral, and physical agility examinations (MPOETC Standards).
Veterans' preference will be given to those eligible claimants who successfully pass all written, oral, and physical agility examinations.
Applicants must be physically and mentally capable of performing the essential duties of a police officer.
Must have a valid operator's license.
Must be a United States citizen.
Tattooing or body art of any kind shall not be visible while in uniform or in other required attire.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Qualifying examinations (Written, Physical Agility and Oral)
Polygraph examination
Background investigation
Medical evaluation
Psychological evaluation

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Competitive salary.
- $80,427 Hired without Act 120 Training (While attending police academy)
- $90,162 Hired with Act 120 Training (Upon successful police academy graduation)
- $128,122 Current 2025 salary for Senior Police Officer (5 year officer)
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Health care benefits including medical, dental, prescription and vision.
Life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
Generous vacation, and holiday leave benefits.
Night differential pay.
Longevity pay.
Department issued uniforms, equipment and cleaning allowance.
Pension plan.
Employee Assistance Program.