City Accepting Police Department Applicants

Anyone interested in becoming a Bethlehem police officer has until April 4 to apply.

The police civil service exam will take place on April 28.

All applicants must:

• Be a citizen of the United States for at least five years
• Be at least 21 years of age on 04 April 2012
• Possess an Associate Degree or a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited college/university. This requirement may be waived if the applicant: Possesses Act 120 Certification or has at least two years active military service and an Honorable Discharge from such service.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Application forms and Civil Service Vouchers may be obtained from the Human Resources Department at 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. City Hall hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or online at www.bethlehem-pa.gov/jobs.

We have also attached a copy of the application to this story. Click here for more information.

Please submit the following, postmarked no later than April 4:

• Completed and signed Application for Employment
• Proof of eligibility: Copy of degree and unofficial transcript and/or Copy of Act 120 Certificate and/or Copy of DD-214 Honorable Discharge certification
• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of valid driver's license
• Notarized Civil Service Voucher
• Money Order for $50 made payable to "City of Bethlehem"
• DD-214, Member 4 Form if you are a veteran claiming Veteran's Preference

Incomplete application packets will not be accepted.

The $50 appication fee is non-refundable.

Successful applicants will be notified by e-mail or regular mail of the time and location of the examination.