Trafford Borough is Currently Seeking Applicants for Full-Time Police Officer

Trafford Borough Full-Time Police Officer Job Advertisement

The Trafford Borough Police Department is now accepting applications for a position of fulltime police officer. Applicant requirements: must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen, and PA Act 120 certified. The applicant must also have a high school diploma or a GED, be in good physical condition, meet all Civil Service requirements and possess a valid PA Driver’s License.

The full-time officer position has a starting base pay of $53,497.60/year up to $66,872.00 after 5 years of service, $8,000 Sign on Bonus; $4,000 will be given upon hire and $4,000 upon 3rd year anniversary date. Excellent benefits package including healthcare, pension, vacation/personal/sick/holiday time, uniform allowance, and life insurance after probationary period.

Applications can be obtained at the borough office, located at 414 Brinton Avenue, Trafford, PA 15085, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 pm, by visiting www.traffordborough.com, or by clicking HERE and emailing to boroughmanager@traffordborough.com.

The Borough of Trafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Trafford Borough

With it’s historic small town setting, convenient access to major interstates and highways, prestigious parks, safe schools, amazing restaurants, and friendly neighborhoods, Trafford Borough offers countless opportunities to raise a family, start a business, or volunteer with community organizations.

As a gateway to the majestic Laurel Highlands and located within a half hour of Pittsburgh, PA, Trafford Borough is the ideal town to live, work, and enjoy numerous recreational opportunities. Trafford also serves as a trailhead to the Westmoreland Heritage Trail with dedicated parking, bicycle service areas, and other amenities.

Trafford Borough has an active Recreation Board, Community & Economic Development Organization (TECDC), Historical Society, energetic community volunteers, and local government programs to encourage redevelopment in our designated business district.

The borough government consists of a Mayor and seven Council Members as well as a full-time administrative staff of borough manager, secretary, and code enforcement officer. Trafford Borough has been and continues to be actively engaged with the Westmoreland County Boroughs Association, Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs, and Borough Councils Association. Trafford Borough has also received several state and local awards for its Junior Council Person Program that creates an opportunity for Penn-Trafford High School Juinors and Seniors to actively engage in and learn about local government.

Trafford Borough is 1.2 Sq. miles with 6 full-time police officers including the Police Chief, and 2 part-time officers. The Trafford Police Department offers (but not limited to) calls for service, conducts traffic enforcement, and helps patrol the community.  Trafford Borough also has a contract with the Penn-Trafford School District for a School Resource Officer at the Trafford Elementary and Middle School.  The Trafford Police Deparment works closely on community relations and patrol the Trafford Manor High Rise in partnership with the Westmoreland County Housing Authority.

To get to know our town better, explore our website at www.traffordborough.com