Marple Police Are Hiring And The Starting Salary Is Nearly $73,000

MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Marple Township are looking to bring on new officers and interested parties can apply through 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7.

Candidates considered for police officer positions will be tested on Friday, March 10.

The 2023 starting salary for a newly appointed police officer with the Pennsylvania Act 120 Certification is scheduled to be $72,836.82 per year.

A full salary Police Officer base salary will be $104,052.60 with a competitive benefit plan, inclusive of a retirement pension

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, a United States citizen, possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a high school equivalency certification, have a driver's license, and completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education Training Commission Act 120 training.

Potential hires must pass a physical agility test, a written examination, an oral examination, a background investigation, a physical examination, and a psychological examination.

Applications are available at the Marple Township Police Department, 1001 Sussex Boulevard, Broomall, PA 19008 or online here.

Applications must be returned in person to the police station at the above address.