1166 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
267-536-1100

Step 1 – Examination Announcement

Applications for 2025 are now Open

Please Continue Below for Additional Information and to Complete the Application

EXAMINATION – POLICE OFFICER

The Abington Police Department will hold an examination to establish an eligibility list for hiring police officers.

  • Eligibility: 21 years of age, High School Diploma or equivalent, possess a valid driver’s license on or before the deadline for submitting applications, U.S. Citizen, physically & mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer.
  • Applicants must comply with the Police Department’s Personal Appearance Policy , General Order 41.3.4 on tattoos, branding, and body piercing.

If you have additional questions, please click here Frequently Asked Questions

Physical Agility Test:

Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 7:00 a.m.
Registration opens at 6:00 a.m.
There will  be no entry permitted after 7:00 a.m.

Schwarzman Stadium
Abington Senior High School, 900 Highland Ave., Abington, PA  19001

Written Examination:

In-Person

Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ 1:00 p.m.
Registration opens at 12:00 p.m.
There will be no entry permitted after 1:00 p.m.

Abington Senior High School
900 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001

The top 150 passing scores of 70% or higher (including ties) in the written examination will be eligible to participate in the oral interviews.  Candidates must achieve a score of at least 70% in the oral interview in order to pass.

Oral Examination:

(Location/Dates/Times to be announced)

Deadline for Applications:

Monday, April 21, 2025 at Noon

INSTRUCTIONS

Beginning Monday, February 3, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., applications will be available on-line at www.abingtonpd.org. Applications must be completed on-line and payment must be made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard).

Applicants will receive an on-screen and email confirmation upon receipt of the completed application. A $60 Administrative Fee must be paid by credit card as part of the on-line application process. No paper applications, checks or money orders will be accepted.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE BY 12 P.M. ON Monday, April 21, 2025

Study Guides will be available for download from the Testing Company website. An email confirmation of receipt of your application will be sent along with the instructions for downloading the Study Guide once your payment has been processed.

Candidates MUST bring two (2), #2 pencils and photo identification when reporting for the written examination. A Drivers License is preferred.

Cell phones, smartphones (i.e. iPhones, Androids, etc.) smart watches and/or any other electronic devices; purses, backpacks, bags, or weapons are not permitted in the testing area.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
* Women and Minority Applicants Encouraged to Apply *

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