The SCPD is looking for those with a diverse background that have a keen interest in law enforcement and who are trustworthy, dependable, adaptable, and courteous, communicate effectively, enjoy problem-solving and helping others, can be both a team player and work independently as the circumstances dictate, and would enjoy an exciting and rewarding challenge.

The Borough of State College is home to The Pennsylvania State University (PSU). Being the host community to a major university allows all who live, work, and visit State College to enjoy and celebrate a culturally diverse, vibrant, and caring community. In addition to the diversity, the State College community has a very young population with 70% of the State College Borough population being between 18 and 24 years of age. Our community is also a “destination town” with approximately 2 million guests visiting each year for special events such as home PSU football games and the Central PA Festival of the Arts held each July. All of this makes for a unique, exciting and enjoyable community to police.

SC Patrol Officers work 12 hr. shifts
• 7a-7p or 7p-7A
• Mon ,Tue, Off, Off, Fri, Sat, Sun
• Off, Off, Wed, Thurs, Off, Off, Off

2026 Starting Base Salary
• $28.31/hr. in Academy
• $37.31/hr. on FTO
• $39.79 - 1st Year after FTO
• Over $103,000/year after 4 years

Medical – Dental – Vision
Tuition Assistance
112 holiday hours / year
Start with 24 hrs. Vacation hours/year
up to 192 hrs./year after 20 yrs.

Please register no later than Thursday, April 2, 2026 to qualify for the 2026 State College Police Testing.

State College Borough is an equal opportunity employer (E.O.E.)