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Civil Service Information
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Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission is a Three (3) member board, appointed by borough council, with each member serving a 6 year term.
Civil Service Members:
Barbara Fischl
Dan Lowe
Alan C. Koch
The Commission meets in a public session and is responsible for:
- Creating and monitoring rules and policies for the City's civil service
- Testing and certifying individuals in classified service
- Managing and maintaining civil service records
Current Open Positions:
see below
Police Officer - Full Time - Nazareth Borough Police Department, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
The Borough of Nazareth is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Patrol Officer. This is a Civil Service position. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma. At the time of application, each applicant shall either possess a certification of successful completion of the training and education prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC Act 120 Basic Recruit Training Program) or shall be a current cadet enrolled in such a program at a certified municipal police academy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
As part of the Civil Service process, candidates are required to pass written, oral and polygraph examinations. Candidates must be physically capable of performing the essential functions and tasks of a police officer. Candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation.
Prior to appointment, every applicant must possess a valid PA Driver's License, successfully complete Act 120 Academy, and be capable of MPOETC certification.
A candidate hired for the position of Full Time Patrol Officer will receive a hiring bonus of $6,000. The bonus payment shall be included with the officer’s first payroll following employment and is subject to a graduated 3-year reimbursement agreement.
Application packets can be obtained at the Nazareth Municipal Offices, 134 S. Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or downloaded from the Borough website - nazarethboroughpa.gov - access the Forms and Documents tab on the Home Page - lower left column.
Applications must be received by the Borough by Monday June 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm. There is a non-refundable $35.00 application fee, payable in cash or money order. Completed applications must be hand-delivered or mailed to the Nazareth Borough Municipal Offices and include payment of the $35.00 application fee. The Borough of Nazareth will not accept application packets hand-delivered or post marked after the application deadline or do not include payment of the application fee.
The written examination will be administered at the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps Building (training room - rear entry), 519 Seip Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064 on Saturday, June 28, 2025 beginning at 9:00 am. Candidates must bring an ID and pen.
The finalized schedule for the fitness and oral examinations will be published on this website when they have been established. The fitness test is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025, beginning at 12:30 pm. The exam will be held at the Nazareth Middle School, located at 94 Friedenstahl Avenue, Nazareth, PA.
Inquiries should be directed to the Civil Service Commission at:
civilservice@nazarethboroughpa.gov
The Borough of Nazareth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Borough of Nazareth
134 S. Main Street
Nazareth, PA 18064
610-759-0202
Basic Requirements:
US Citizen, over 21 years of age, successful completion of an Act 120 academy, Pennsylvania driver's license.
At a minimum, successful candidates are required to pass written, oral and polygraph examinations, a comprehensive background check and must be physically capable of performing the essential functions and tasks of a police officer
Police Officer Written Test:
Nazareth Borough uses The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) tests entry level police officers on four components: arithmetic, reading comprehension, grammar and report writing. The tests have been developed by Stanard & Associates specifically for law enforcement agencies to assess incident report writing skills and predict training and job success.
The test takes 75 minutes to complete and is proctored by members of the civil service commission and includes volunteer monitors.
Applicant/candidates must score a minimal passing score of 70 on written test.
Police Officer Physical Fitness Ability Test:
Please refer to documentation below for requirements.
Oral Interview:
Oral Interview will consist of a group of 3 experienced law Enforcement professionals asking prearranged and standardized questions relating to police performance and decision making. Oral Interviews are scheduled one (1) hour apart giving the examiners enough time to thoroughly evaluate a candidate.
Information:
Necessary Forms For Job Application:
Please note ALL documents below are required when applying for this position. Please refer to the NBPD Check Sheet for additional requested items.
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