Civil Service Examination for Police Officer applications begins February 20, 2026.
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What You Should Do Next
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Obtain Application
Visit the Plains Township Municipal Building starting February 20, 2026, to get the application.
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Submit Application
Complete and submit your application by 3:45 P.M. on March 20, 2026.
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Prepare for Tests
Train for the Physical Agility Test on April 11, 2026, and review for the Written Examination.
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Check Certification
Ensure you have the Act 120 certification before the appointment date if not already certified.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply for the Police Officer position?
- Applications will be available at the Plains Township Municipal Building starting February 20, 2026.
- What is the deadline for submitting applications?
- Completed applications must be submitted by 3:45 P.M. on March 20, 2026.
- When are the examinations scheduled?
- The Physical Agility Test is on April 11, 2026, followed by the Written Examination on April 18, 2026.
- What are the requirements to apply?
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and possess a high school diploma.
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Full Notice Text
POLICE OFFICER PLAINS TOWNSHIP CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION The Plains Township Civil Service Commission will be conducting a Civil Service Examination to prepare a Civil Service List of Eligible Applicants. These applicants will be considered by the Plains Township Board of Commissioners for the position of Police Officer. Beginning February 20, 2026 applications will be available at the Plains Township Municipal Building located at 126 North Main Street, Plains. The business office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. every weekday with the exception of Wednesday when it is open from 8:00A.M to 6:00 P.M. Please note that the office is closed on holidays. Applications are also available on our website at plainstownship.org. Completed applications must returned no later than 3:45 P.M. on March 20, 2026 and may be submitted to our business office in person or by email to lent@plainstown ship.org. All sections of the application must be completed and notarized wherever required prior to submission. The Civil Service assumes no responsibility for late submissions. Applicants for the Police Officer position shall be at least 18 years old and possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a state recognized equivalent. In addition, every applicant must be a United States citizen, be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties prescribed, and prior to employment possess a valid motor vehicle operators license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Applicants who are not Act 120 certified can apply and take the physical, written, and oral examinations, but they must possess the Act 120 certification prior to the date of appointment. All documentation must accompany the application. Every applicant must successfully pass a Physical Agility Test administered on April 11, 2026 to be eligible to participate in the Written Examination, which will be administered on April 18, 2026, and Oral Examination on May 23, 2026. Information concerning the Written Examination will be provided after the results of the Agility Test are received. At the time of hiring from the Eligibility List, an applicant must pass an employment physical, background check, and submit to a drug and alcohol test. PLAINS TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER BY ORDER OF THE PLAINS TOWNSHIP CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION