Chester Police Department Opens Applications for Patrol Officers

The Chester Police Department has opened a hiring window to establish an eligibility list for future patrol officers. Completed applications, available online, are due by Friday, Feb. 27, at 4:30 p.m.

According to MyChesCo, the recruitment process includes a mandatory physical agility test scheduled for Sunday, March 8, at Widener University. Only candidates who pass the physical test will be permitted to advance to the written civil service exam on Friday, March 20, at the Chester City Hall's Community Room, 1 E. Fourth St. in Chester.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old by the written exam date and provide documentation, including work authorization, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license or passport. Additional documents are required for veterans' preference and Act 120 certification.

There is a nonrefundable $35 processing fee, payable by money order or cashier's check. Applications will be accepted via mail, courier, email, or in person by appointment only. Walk-in submissions are not permitted. In-person appointments must be scheduled in advance by telephone at 610-447-7803 or email.

Applicants who are hired must live within a 50-mile radius of Chester or establish residency within three months of hire. Those sponsored for Act 120 training must commit to five years of employment after training or reimburse the city for training costs if they leave early.

Veterans may receive preference points on the written exam if they are documented by the deadline, but such points do not guarantee advancement in other phases of the application process.

Applicants must monitor their email for official communications. Providing false information can lead to disqualification at any stage.

Additional information and applications are available through the city's employment portal. Questions about the hiring process may be directed to the Office of Human Resources by email.