Public Works Department in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Full-Time Police Officer

The Throop Borough Police Department is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Police Officers. Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pennsylvania Act 120 Certification
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification

Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and qualify with a department-approved firearm. Any applicant who is offered employment will also be required to successfully complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and drug screening as conditions of employment. Applications are available at:

Throop Municipal Building

436 Sanderson Street

Throop, PA 18512

Applications may also be downloaded from  Completed applications may be submitted:

• In person at the Throop Municipal Building, or
• By email to

Excellent benefits include:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance effective upon hire
• Medical cost reimbursement of up to $1,400 annually
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Court pay
• Paid training
• Three-year DROP Program
• Longevity pay beginning after three years of service
• Department-issued uniforms and equipment upon hire
• $1,750 annual uniform allowance/maintenance after the first year
• After one year: 10 vacation days, 5 personal days, and 15 sick days
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Academic achievement incentive pay
• Two-week paid maternity/paternity leave

Join a professional department committed to serving the residents of Throop Borough with integrity, dedication, and professionalism.