Hanover Borough Police Department Seeking Act 120 Qualified Candidates

Hanover, Pa. – The Hanover Borough Police Department is seeking dedicated and qualified individuals to join its police force. Applicants must possess Act 120 certification or have PA law enforcement of equivalent status and are currently serving in good standing. Experience involving municipal policing such as in a borough, city, or similar setting, is required. The selection process includes successful completion of both written and oral examinations, a physical fitness assessment, as well as passing a drug screening and psychological evaluation.

Applications may be obtained at the Borough of Hanover Public Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through

Friday. Additionally, applications may be submitted online at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov/FormCenter/Human-Resources-5/Application-for-Employment-or-Volunteer--47.

Completed applications will be accepted until 4:30 PM on Monday, June 15, 2026. Cover letters shall be submitted to Vickie Roberts, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police at 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA or via email at VRoberts@HanoverBoroughPA.gov.

A $30.00 non-refundable fee is required with the submission of the application. Cash, money order, cashier’s check, or certified check will be accepted. Checks should be made out to the Hanover Borough Police Department. Personal checks will not be accepted.

The written and oral examination process will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Borough of Hanover Public Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA.

Competitive benefits include salary base ranging from $65,448 to $109,080 for lateral hires, paid time off and holiday pay, pension plan, training and tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for special teams and advancement.

For more information, please contact the Hanover Borough Police Department at 717-637-5575 or via email at VRoberts@HanoverBoroughPA.gov.

Hanover Borough Police Department Vision
To provide police services to the residents and visitors of the Borough of Hanover, partnering with the community through accountability, trust, respect, and the pursuit of justice.

Hanover Borough Police Department Mission
The Hanover Borough Police Department is committed to providing courteous and impartial services with professionalism and integrity with the goals to improve the quality of life and to provide a safe community for everyone to enjoy.
 

Hanover Borough Police Department Values
HONOR  •  COURAGE  •  RESPECT

Borough of Hanover Vision
“We envision a thriving, welcoming community appealing to individuals, families and businesses where best-practices shape delivery of exceptional municipal services and citizen engagement. By providing efficient, high-quality services, we support a clean and safe environment, inclusive recreation, and a vibrant, drug-free downtown for all.”

About the Borough of Hanover

The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to metal manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. The Borough of Hanover is an equal opportunity employer. Hanover Borough offices, located at the Public Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.