BOROUGH EMPLOYMENT
Borough Employment Opportunities
The Borough of Ambridge is always accepting applications for part-time employment in all departments: Police, Fire, Administration and Public Works. Applications are available in the Administration office at the Ambridge Borough Building at 600 Eleventh St, Ambridge PA 15003. Or download this Employment Application.
Full-Time Patrolman
Ambridge Borough Police Department
Newly accredited police department with new contract in 2027
Applications will be accepted starting on February 10, 2026, through March 6th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. the physical agility test and the written test date will be announced at a later date.
General Requirements:
- Possess a high school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED)
- Must have successfully completed Pennsylvania act 120 certification, including passing the final exam
- Be a United States citizen
- Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer
- Be at least 21 years of age at time of application and be legally eligible to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
In addition, applicants after appointment, will be required to live within a 50-mile radius of the borough of Ambridge.
- Starting 2026 salary: $59,000
- 2027 top rate: $89,250
- K-9 unit, SRO program, drug task force, traffic units
- 12-hour shifts (Panama schedule)
- Amazing healthcare package including dental and eye care
- Up to 6 weeks of vacation
- 16 hours of sick time added to bank per month, max 960 hours
- 12 paid holidays per year
- $1,000 annual uniform allowance
- Ample overtime and special details, overtime can be converted to comp time and banked up to 168 hours