The Montgomery County Consortium of Communities, on behalf of their respective Civil Service Commissions or Municipalities, will be conducting a written examination for Police Officer on
Thursday September 14, 2023 @ 1830 hours or Saturday September 16, 2023 @ 0830 hours
Spring-Ford Area High School
350 South Lewis Road Royersford, PA 19468
Spring-Ford Area School District is not affiliated with the event and the school district should not be contacted regarding the test.
- Applicants will have to choose which date they are taking the test at the time of application.
- All applicants who sign up to take the test on September 14, 2023, shall report for registration at 6:00 p.m. No one will be admitted after 6:30 p.m.
- All applicants who sign up to take the test on September 16, 2023, shall report for registration at 8:00 a.m. No one will be admitted after 8:30 a.m.
- All applicants must bring photo ID and two number 2 pencils.
- No food or drink, cell phones, back packs, hats, weapons, or purses, other than those used to carry personal hygiene items, will be permitted into the testing facility.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS – Women and Minority Applicants are Encouraged to Apply
| CHELTENHAM 8230 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 (215) 885-1600 | COLLEGEVILLE 491 E. Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-9332 | HATBORO 120 E. Montgomery Ave Hatboro, PA 19040 (215) 675-2832 | HATFIELD 2000 School Road Hatfield, PA 19440 (215) 855-0903 |
| LIMERICK 646 W. Ridge Pike Limerick, PA 19468 (610) 495-7909 | LOWER GWYNEDD 1130 N. Bethlehem Pike Spring House, PA 19477 (215) 646-5303 | MARLBOROUGH (Part-time) 6040 Upper Ridge Road Green Lane, PA 18054 (215) 234-9161 | MONTGOMERY 1001 Stump Road Montgomeryville, PA 18936 (215) 362-2301 |
| North Wales (Full and Part-time) 300 School Street North Wales, PA 19454 (215) 699-4424 | SOUDERTON (Full and Part-time) 31 W. Summit Street Souderton PA 18964 (215) 723-6500 | SPRINGFIELD 1510 Paper Mill Road Wyndmoor, PA 19038 (215) 836-1601 | TOWAMENCIN 1090 Troxel Road Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 368-7606 |
| UPPER GWYNEDD 1 Parkside Place North Wales, PA 19454 (215) 699-5862 | UPPER MORELAND 117 Park Avenue Willow Grove, PA 19090 (215) 657-4700 | UPPER POTTSGROVE 1420 Heather Place Pottstown, PA 19464 (610) 326-8446 | WEST CONSHOHOCKEN 1001 New Dehaven Street Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610) 940-5842 |
| WEST POTTSGROVE 980 Grosstown Road Stowe, PA 19464 (610) 323-2090 | WHITPAIN 960 Wentz Rd. Blue Bell, PA 19422 (610) 279-9033 |
PARTICIPATING POLICE DEPARTMENTS – FULL TIME UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE
INSTRUCTIONS
Beginning August 7, 2023 at 8:00 AM, a single unified application will be available on-line at www.montcopolicetest.com. This application can be used to apply to any of the departments you are eligible for. Unified Applications must be completed on-line at www.montcopolicetest.com.
You will not be permitted to take the exam until you complete the application online and pay the $50 fee by using the Pay Pal account linked to the application.
- NO paper applications will be accepted.
- NO checks or money orders will be accepted.
- Applicants who do not have computer access can go to any public library or one of the participating agencies to complete the application online.
ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL CLOSE
Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 12 PM
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST
There will be a physical assessment test held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the:
Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center.
400 South Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468.
The top 150 applicants, including ties, will be Invited and shall report for registration at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the physical assessment test. No one will be admitted after 8:30 a.m.
The standards for successfully completing the assessment test are listed at www.mpoetc.state.pa.us using the thirtieth percentile (30%).
**Please review each department’s requirements carefully prior to completing the application. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements of each department before submitting your application. Departments listed are accepting applications for full-time positions unless otherwise noted**
| DEPARTMENT | TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST: |
| CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP | Be at least 21 years of age by date of hire Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Applicants must be free of tattoos on the face, ears, neck or any objectionable tattoos that are visible when wearing the Cheltenham Township Police Department uniform Act 120 certification NOT required |
| COLLEGEVILLE BOROUGH | Be at least 21 years of age by the deadline for submitting applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Have completed a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120 Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at the time of appointment Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Applicants must be free of tattoos on the face, ears, neck or any objectionable tattoos that are visible when wearing the Collegeville Police Department uniform |
| BOROUGH OF HATBORO | Be at least 18 years of age Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid PA driver’s license prior to appointment as a police officer Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Act 120 certification Not required |
| HATFIELD TOWNSHIP | Be a U.S. Citizen Be at least 21 years of age Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid PA driver’s license Be physically fit to perform the duties of a police officer |
| LIMERICK TOWNSHIP | Be at least 21 years of age Be a U.S. Citizen Have completed or presently be enrolled in a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120; or qualify for a waiver of training Possess a valid PA driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Have a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited institution, or have a minimum of two years of experience as a full time police officer No visible tattoos when wearing the police uniform |
| LOWER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP | Have reached their 21st birthday before the deadline for submitting completed applications Be a United States citizen at the time of appointment Possess a high school diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED) Be physically and psychologically capable of performing the duties of a police officer Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment Be able to read at no less than a ninth-grade level |
| MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP (PART-TIME) | Be at least 21 years of age by the deadline for submitting applications Be a U.S. citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Must be PA Act 120 certified Possess a valid PA driver’s license with a clean driving record Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Available days, nights, weekends, and holidays Available 34 hours a week |
| MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP | Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment Applicant must be a United State citizen at time of appointment Possess a high school diploma or GED Have completed a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) or be currently enrolled in an MPOETC certified police academy Possess a valid driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer |
| BOROUGH OF NORTH WALES (FULL AND PART-TIME) | Be at least 21 years of age before the deadline for submitting completed applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or GED Possess a valid driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Not have any tattoos or brandings which would be visible when wearing a short sleeve police uniform of the Borough Not have any visible ear plugs, gauges or eyelets, or other visible similar body stretching jewelry or ornamentation, and any body parts visible while in uniform which have been altered for the wearing of same shall be repaired in order for the applicant to be eligible for the oral examination Have completed or presently be enrolled in a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120; or qualify for a waiver of training |
| SOUDERTON BOROUGH (FULL AND PART-TIME) | Be 21 years of age or older Be a U.S. citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Be Act 120 certified Be medically fit Possess a PA driver’s license |
| SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP | Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Have completed or presently be enrolled in a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120; or qualify for a waiver of training Police applicants and Police Officers must be free of any tattoos, branding, or body art on the face, ears, and/or neck. Any visible offensive tattoos, branding, or body art, are prohibited when wearing the Springfield Township Police Department uniform. |
| TOWAMENCIN TOWNSHIP | Be at least 21 years of age before the deadline for submitting completed applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid PA driver’s license Be Physically & Mentally fit to perform the duties of police officer Must have completed a course of study at a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120; or qualify for a waiver of training at the time of hire. |
| UPPER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP | Be at least 21 years of age by the deadline for submitting applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license by the time of appointment Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Act 120 Certification NOT REQUIRED to apply, must successfully obtain certification within first year of employment |
| UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP | Be at least 21 years of age Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or GED Possess a valid driver’s license Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Not have any tattoos or brandings which would be visible when wearing a short sleeve police uniform of the Township Not have any visible ear plugs, gauges or eyelets or other visible similar body stretching jewelry or ornamentation, and any body parts visible while in uniform which have been altered for the wearing of same shall be repaired in order for the applicant to be eligible for the oral examination. Act 120 Certification NOT REQUIRED to apply, must successfully obtain certification within first year of employment. Applicant will be sponsored by township to attend Act 120 police academy. |
| UPPER POTTSGROVE TOWNSHIP | Be at least 21 years of age by the deadline for submitting applications Be a U.S. Citizen Be a resident of Pennsylvania at the time of appointment Have attained a minimum 60 college credits from an accredited institution. The 60-credit requirement is waived if you have two (2) years prior law enforcement experience in PA, or served in the military for a minimum of four years active duty enlistment. Possess a valid PA driver’s license prior to employment Successfully completed Act 120 training before the creation of eligibility list and eligible for certification upon receiving conditional offer of employment Refer to the rules in place at the time of the written test for final requirements, etc. |
| WEST CONSHOHOCKEN BOROUGH | Be at least 21 years of age Be a US Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License Must have completed a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120 Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Be free of tattoos or brandings visible on the face, ears, neck or any objectionable tattoos that are visible while in uniform. Not have any visible ear plugs, gauges or eyelets or other visible similar body stretching ornamentation which would be visible while in uniform. Successfully complete written, oral, medical, psychological, physical agility, and polygraph exams and background investigation. |
| WEST POTTSGROVE TOWNSHIP | Minimum of 21 years of age and meet Civil Service requirements High school diploma or GED Applicant must be certified by the Municipal Police Officer’s Education and Training Commission (Act 120) by the date of hire. Must possess a valid PA driver’s license Must be a U.S. citizen |
| WHITPAIN TOWNSHIP | Be at least 21 years of age by the deadline for submitting applications Be a U.S. Citizen Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license by the time of appointment Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer Not have any tattoos, brandings, body piercings, ear plugs, gauges or eyelets, or other similar body stretching jewelry or ornamentation which would be visible while wearing a long sleeve shirt. Successfully complete written, oral, medical, psychological, physical agility, and polygraph exams and thorough background investigation Act 120 Certification NOT REQUIRED to apply, must successfully obtain certification within first year of employment. |
NOTICE Clarification of Written Scores: The following have been established as passing scores for the police departments participating in the written police entrance examination. In order to have passed the written test for:
| DEPARTMENT | WHO MOVES FORWARD IN THE PROCESS |
| CHELTENHAM | Applicants must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. The top 50 scores after the written exam and agility test will move forward in the hiring process. |
| COLLEGEVILLE | Applicants must score a minimum of 75% on the written examination. An oral examination will be offered to a maximum of the top twenty (20) candidates. |
| HATBORO | The minimum passing score on the written examination is 70%. Only those receiving one of the top 30 highest scores, including ties, will be eligible to continue to the oral examination phase. |
| HATFIELD | Applicants must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. An oral examination will be offered to the top forty (40) candidates after the written exam and physical agility test. |
| LIMERICK | Applicants must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. The Township may limit the number of applicants notified to appear for an oral examination to the top 20 of those taking the test for Limerick, with all ties of the cut-off score being included. |
| LOWER GWYNEDD | Only those receiving one of the top 20 highest scores, including ties, will be eligible to continue to the oral examination phase |
| MARLBOROUGH | Applicants must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. An oral examination will be offered to a maximum of the top twenty (25) candidates. |
| MONTGOMERY | Applicants must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. The top 50 scores after the written exam will move forward in the hiring process. |
| NORTH WALES | The minimum passing grade is 70% for the written examination. You must have one of the top 20 highest scores, including ties, of those taking the test for North Wales. |
| SOUDERTON | Applicants must score a minimum of 70% or higher on the written examination. The top 50 scores after the written examination will move forward in the hiring process. |
| SPRINGFIELD | You must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. The number of candidates proceeding on to the oral examination may be limited to those applicants scoring in the top percentile. These applicants shall number no less than five (5) if there is one opening, and no less than ten (10) if there is more than one opening. |
| TOWAMENCIN | You must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. An oral examination will be offered to a minimum of the top ten (10) candidates, to include all candidates tied for the tenth position. The exact number to be offered the oral examination will be determined by the Chief of Police with consideration given to the number of potential positions to be filled. |
| UPPER GWYNEDD | Applicants must score a minimum of 70% on each portion of the written examination. The top 20 applicants, including ties, will be given an oral examination and will need a 70% or higher to pass. If less than 3 suitable candidates are found in the top 20 candidates, the next 10 applicants will be allowed to take the oral examination, and so on. |
| UPPER MORELAND | You must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. You must be in the top 20% or top 30 candidates, whichever is greater, including ties, of those taking the test for Upper Moreland. |
| UPPER POTTSGROVE | You must score a minimum of 70% on the written exam. The top 75 scores after the written exam will move forward to the agility test. The top 40 candidates after the written and agility test are eligible to move forward in the hiring process. |
| WEST CONSHOHOCKEN | Applicants must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. The top 25 scores after the written exam and agility test will move forward in the hiring process. |
| WEST POTTSGROVE | You must score a minimum of 70% on the written exam. The top 75 scores after the written exam will move forward to the agility test. The top 40 candidates after the written and agility test are eligible to move forward in the hiring process. |
| WHITPAIN | Applicants must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination. The Township may limit the number of applicants notified to appear for an oral examination to the top 10 candidates, with all ties of the cut-off score being included. Interviews will be conducted when an open position occurs or is expected, otherwise a list of qualified candidates will be maintained. |