Phoenixville Police Department Hiring New Officers

The Phoenixville Area Police Department announced that it is hiring new police officers. According to its announcement, the department is expanding its force beyond the current 31 full-time officers and is actively seeking new hires.

The starting annual salary for new officers is $120,430.54, plus full benefits, a pension plan, and tuition reimbursement. Recruitment targets a wide range of roles, including bike unit officers, detectives, SWAT members, crisis negotiators, truck enforcement specialists, in-house instructors, and range personnel.

According to The Patch of Phoenixville, applicants must complete a physical agility test at Phoenixville Area High School on Feb. 1 or Feb. 7, 2026, followed by a written exam on the same day. The remainder of the application process includes an oral examination, a background investigation, a polygraph, a medical examination, and a psychological evaluation.

Applications must be submitted to the Phoenixville Police Department by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. Interested individuals can pick up an application at the police department or apply online.