Middletown Township Police Department
Community Service Officer
A nonsworn, part-time, primarily uniformed position which, under supervision, performs a variety of
tasks in support of Patrol and Investigations, and performs related duties as assigned. Works
non-steady hours on various assigned shifts and days (including weekends and holidays) on a
24-hour/seven-day-a-week basis.
Pay: $18.35/hour
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Working under the direct supervision and direction of a patrol sergeant, OIC, or lieutenant, a CSO
will handle minor crime reports that will not require further investigation by a sworn police
officer, process prisoners (including fingerprinting and Live Scan operation), process walk-in
requests for fingerprinting services, answer incoming telephone calls to the police department,
assist the working police and/or detective squad with any CSO duty-related requests for service,
and perform other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Police or his designee.
Once hired, the CSO will undergo training which may include, but not be limited to, the following
topics:
a. Orientation and agency organization
b. Fingerprinting/Live Scan operations
c. Interviewing
d. Report Writing
e. Radio Communications
f. CPR/First Aide/AED
g. Computers- Police reporting system database, inquiries, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
English, grammar, spelling, and basic arithmetic; and modern office methods, practices, procedures,
and equipment. Ability to speak and write effectively; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other employees and the public; work independently; reason and react effectively
and maturely; comprehend and comply with verbal and written instructions; and learn to operate
township telephone system, LiveScan system, radio equipment, and police computer database.
Graduation from High School or G.E.D. and a minimum age of 19 years at time of hire is required.
Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, and a good driving record. Must live within a
25 mile radius of the township borders.
SELECTION PROCESS
• Completion of Middletown Township employment application or submission of a resume.
• Candidates passing the application/resume screening process will be invited to participate in a
structured oral interview.
• Names of successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list from which a selection will
be made. Final appointment will be made by the Police Chief.
• Prior to being offered employment with the Middletown Township Police Department, the top
candidate(s) must pass an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment physical
including a drug screening.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND FILING DEADLINE
May submit either a resume (preferred) or township application by email, US Mail, or in person to
the police department at 5 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA 19047.
Resumes are preferred and may be submitted electronically to
CSO@mtpd.org.
Click here to download the Township employment application form.
If mailing either a resume or application return to:
CSO Recruitment
Middletown Township Police Department
5 Municipal Way
Langhorne, PA 19047
All applications/resumes must be received by Friday, July 14, 2023.