Stonycreek Township Police Department

06/16/2026

Are you a Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Certified Police Officer and looking for Part-Time or Full-Time Police Officer Employment, you have to check this out......

*UPDATED WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR 2027, 2028 AND 2029*

After several hiring processes over the past few years have attracted very few qualified applicants, if any at all, the Township recognizes and agrees that attracting qualified applicants and retaining their seasoned police officers has become extremely challenging. Facing full-time and part-time vacancies, the Township and the FOP have locked in an agreement for contract years 2027, 2028 and 2029 defining the wages and benefits that are competitive, attractive and definitely worth looking at. Let us lay out what's changed.......

We are hiring and accepting applications for qualified Part-Time and Full-Time Police Officers.

Qualifications:

1. Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED);
2. Be Act 120 Certified under the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Act (Act 120), or shall have successfully completed Act 120 training and successfully passed the final exam, thus being eligible for Act 120 Certification;
3. Be a United States Citizen;
4. Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer;
5. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
6. Be eligible to legally operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Successful applicants must also meet all the requirements of the Township’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations that will include a background investigation, and if selected, be required to successfully pass a physical and psychological examination.

An application form and details of the selection process may be obtained at the Stonycreek Township Building located at 1610 Bedford Street, Johnstown, PA 15902. A completed application with a twenty-five ($25.00) (non-refundable application fee) must be filed at the township building by Wednesday, July 1 at 4:00 PM. No mailed in application will be accepted.

The Physical Fitness, Written & Oral Examinations will be conducted on Saturday, July 11, 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM, for the positions of Part Time & Full Time Police Officer.

Full-Time Police Officers Benefits:

1. Fraternal Order of Police Protection for Part & Full Time Officers wishing to join.
2. Under Contract.
3. 2026: $27.25 per hour / $56,680 per year.
2027: $30.00 per hour / $62,400 per year. ($2.75 increase)
2028: $31.75 per hour / $66,040 per year. ($1.75 increase)
2029: $33.50 per hour / $69,680 per year. ($1.75 increase)
4. Family Health Insurance / 0% employee contribution.
5. Eye and Dental Insurance / 0% employee contribution.
6. Retirement / 0% employee contribution.
7. Health Insurance Buy Back Incentive of $250 per month in 2026 and increases to $500 per month in 2027.
8. 457 Plan / Employee Funded Alternate Retirement Plan available. and beginning in 2027. the Township will match up to 3% of the employee's contributions into their 457 Plan.
9. Pension Credit Buy Back for Prior Police Department Service (Part Time) Years available.
10. AFLAC / Employee Funded Alternate Injury and Illness Insurance available.
11. Life Insurance.
12. Vacation Time, Sick Time and Bereavement.
13. Longevity.
14. Full Complement of Equipment and Uniforms are issued upon initial hire and $500 Clothing Allowance provided yearly After the first year and the Clothing Allowance increases to $650 in 2027.
15. Paid Holidays
16. Overtime for Holidays Hours Worked and beginning in 2027, double time for any employee who works on Christmas or Independence Day if they are already on overtime.
17. 12-hour Permanent Day or Night Shift schedule based on seniority with exceptions.
18. Every Other Weekend Off with exceptions.
19. Overtime Scheduled Equally on a rotating schedule with exceptions.
20. Unlimited Access to Overtime with restrictions available.
21. State of the Art Cruisers with computers, printers, scanners, dash cams and license plate readers installed and are capable of electronic citation (E-Citation) filing.
22. Body Cameras.
23. Extremely supportive municipality to work for providing a family like environment.
& MUCH MORE!

Are you looking to pick up a part-time job, pick up a couple hours and earn a couple extra bucks? This is a part time offer that won't be beat. The Township recognizes that Civil Services Testing for a Part-Time Position is not favorable, so they agreed to pay our Part-Time Officers Full-Time Wages because of it AND threw countless more incentives at our Part-Time Officers that you will NOT get anywhere else. Check it out for yourself......

Part-Time Police Officers Benefits:

1. Fraternal Order of Police Protection for Part & Full Time Officers Wishing to Join.
2. Under Contract.
3. 2026: $19.95 Per Hour for year one with $.50 longevity increases.
2027: $30.00 Per Hour ($10.05 Increase From 2026)
2028: $31.75 Per Hour ($1.75 Increase from 2027)
2029: $33.50 Per Hour ($1.75 Increase from 2028)
4. $.75 Shift Incentive for any hour worked between 7pm Thursday through 7am Sunday.
5. $150 Work Incentive for Part-Time Officers that work sixty-four (64) hours in a pay period with restrictions in 2026 and this incentive increases to $250 per month when the requirements are met in 2027.
6. A Part-Time Officer can accumulate 2.5 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) when they work sixty-four (64) hours in a pay period with restrictions.
7. Overtime for holiday hours worked.
8. 457 Plan / Employee Funded Alternate Retirement Plan Available. The Township will match up to 3% of the employee's contributions to their 457 Plan beginning in 2027.
9. AFLAC / Employee Funded Alternate Injury and Illness Insurance Available.
10. Full Complement of Equipment and Uniforms are issued upon initial hire and $300 Clothing Allowance provided yearly after the first year in 2026 and the Clothing Allowance increases to $450 yearly after the first year in 2027.
11. State of the Art Cruisers with computers, printers, scanners, dash cams and license plate readers installed and are capable of electronic citation (E-Citation) filing.
12. Body Cameras.
13. Full-Time Positions are Offered to the Part-Time Officers First.
14. Extremely supportive municipality to work for providing a family like environment.
& MUCH MORE!

06/12/2026

Stonycreek Township, Cambria County, is accepting resumes for the position of Township Administrator.

Duties include, but not limited to:

1. Supervise and responsible for carrying out the activities of the Administrative Office.

2. Prepare and administer the yearly budget.

3. Prepare agendas & participate in Commissioner meetings.

4. Prepare grant applications.

5. Serve as the purchasing officer for the Township, as well as special projects.

Qualifications:

1. At a minimum 2-5 years’ experience as an Administrator.

2. Strong executive and administrative skills.

3. Experience in budget preparation.

4. Grant writing, personnel management, financial management, public relations.

5. Municipal/Governmental Experience is a plus.

6. Excellent verbal, interpersonal, written communication, computer technology skills, able to perform essential functions of the job.

The position offers a competitive salary that will be determined by your training, experience and qualifications. Health care, AFLAC and 457 plan (secondary retirement) are some of the benefits that the Township has to offer.

Deadline for applicants will be 3:00 p.m, June 24, 2026.

Cover letter, resume and three work related references should be sent to:

Stonycreek Township
1610 Bedford Street
Johnstown, PA 15902

Email [email protected] for more information.

No inquiries by phone Please!

06/03/2026

*UPDATED WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR 2027, 2028 AND 2029*

After several hiring processes over the past few years have attracted very few qualified applicants, if any at all, the Township recognizes and agrees that attracting qualified applicants and retaining their seasoned police officers has become extremely challenging. Facing full-time and part-time vacancies, the Township and the FOP have locked in an agreement for contract years 2027, 2028 and 2029 defining the wages and benefits that are competitive, attractive and definitely worth looking at. Let us lay out what's changed.......

We are hiring and accepting applications for qualified Part-Time and Full-Time Police Officers.

Qualifications:

1. Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED);
2. Be Act 120 Certified under the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Act (Act 120), or shall have successfully completed Act 120 training and successfully passed the final exam, thus being eligible for Act 120 Certification;
3. Be a United States Citizen;
4. Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer;
5. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
6. Be eligible to legally operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Successful applicants must also meet all the requirements of the Township’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations that will include a background investigation, and if selected, be required to successfully pass a physical and psychological examination.

An application form and details of the selection process may be obtained at the Stonycreek Township Building located at 1610 Bedford Street, Johnstown, PA 15902. A completed application with a twenty-five ($25.00) (non-refundable application fee) must be filed at the township building by Wednesday, July 1 at 4:00 PM. No mailed in application will be accepted.

The Physical Fitness, Written & Oral Examinations will be conducted on Saturday, July 11, 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM, for the positions of Part Time & Full Time Police Officer.

Full-Time Police Officers Benefits:

1. Fraternal Order of Police Protection for Part & Full Time Officers wishing to join.
2. Under Contract.
3. 2026: $27.25 per hour / $56,680 per year.
2027: $30.00 per hour / $62,400 per year. ($2.75 increase)
2028: $31.75 per hour / $66,040 per year. ($1.75 increase)
2029: $33.50 per hour / $69,680 per year. ($1.75 increase)
4. Family Health Insurance / 0% employee contribution.
5. Eye and Dental Insurance / 0% employee contribution.
6. Retirement / 0% employee contribution.
7. Health Insurance Buy Back Incentive of $250 per month in 2026 and increases to $500 per month in 2027.
8. 457 Plan / Employee Funded Alternate Retirement Plan available. and beginning in 2027. the Township will match up to 3% of the employee's contributions into their 457 Plan.
9. Pension Credit Buy Back for Prior Police Department Service (Part Time) Years available.
10. AFLAC / Employee Funded Alternate Injury and Illness Insurance available.
11. Life Insurance.
12. Vacation Time, Sick Time and Bereavement.
13. Longevity.
14. Full Complement of Equipment and Uniforms are issued upon initial hire and $500 Clothing Allowance provided yearly After the first year and the Clothing Allowance increases to $650 in 2027.
15. Paid Holidays
16. Overtime for Holidays Hours Worked and beginning in 2027, double time for any employee who works on Christmas or Independence Day if they are already on overtime.
17. 12-hour Permanent Day or Night Shift schedule based on seniority with exceptions.
18. Every Other Weekend Off with exceptions.
19. Overtime Scheduled Equally on a rotating schedule with exceptions.
20. Unlimited Access to Overtime with restrictions available.
21. State of the Art Cruisers with computers, printers, scanners, dash cams and license plate readers installed and are capable of electronic citation (E-Citation) filing.
22. Body Cameras.
23. Extremely supportive municipality to work for providing a family like environment.
& MUCH MORE!

Are you looking to pick up a part-time job, pick up a couple hours and earn a couple extra bucks? This is a part time offer that won't be beat. The Township recognizes that Civil Services Testing for a Part-Time Position is not favorable, so they agreed to pay our Part-Time Officers Full-Time Wages because of it AND threw countless more incentives at our Part-Time Officers that you will NOT get anywhere else. Check it out for yourself......

Part-Time Police Officers Benefits:

1. Fraternal Order of Police Protection for Part & Full Time Officers Wishing to Join.
2. Under Contract.
3. 2026: $19.95 Per Hour for year one with $.50 longevity increases.
2027: $30.00 Per Hour ($10.05 Increase From 2026)
2028: $31.75 Per Hour ($1.75 Increase from 2027)
2029: $33.50 Per Hour ($1.75 Increase from 2028)
4. $.75 Shift Incentive for any hour worked between 7pm Thursday through 7am Sunday.
5. $150 Work Incentive for Part-Time Officers that work sixty-four (64) hours in a pay period with restrictions in 2026 and this incentive increases to $250 per month when the requirements are met in 2027.
6. A Part-Time Officer can accumulate 2.5 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) when they work sixty-four (64) hours in a pay period with restrictions.
7. Overtime for holiday hours worked.
8. 457 Plan / Employee Funded Alternate Retirement Plan Available. The Township will match up to 3% of the employee's contributions to their 457 Plan beginning in 2027.
9. AFLAC / Employee Funded Alternate Injury and Illness Insurance Available.
10. Full Complement of Equipment and Uniforms are issued upon initial hire and $300 Clothing Allowance provided yearly after the first year in 2026 and the Clothing Allowance increases to $450 yearly after the first year in 2027.
11. State of the Art Cruisers with computers, printers, scanners, dash cams and license plate readers installed and are capable of electronic citation (E-Citation) filing.
12. Body Cameras.
13. Full-Time Positions are Offered to the Part-Time Officers First.
14. Extremely supportive municipality to work for providing a family like environment.
& MUCH MORE!

05/28/2026

At approx. 1458 hours today, a Stonycreek Township Police Officer was patrolling a high crime area of the Belmont Section of Stonycreek Township, Johnstown, PA. That Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the suspect vehicle did not stop and fled from police. The incident continued through several sections of Stonycreek, Richland, Geistown and Johnstown. In the Solomon Section of Johnstown, the occupants of the suspect vehicle jumped out of the vehicle and fled on foot. The vehicle continued down an embankment without an operator, crossed a street and struck a building where it came to rest. Multiple units responding to assist and the suspect was apprehended a short time later. This was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public.

05/19/2026

*UPDATE - ARREST WARRANT RESOLVED*
*2024-10-00157*

The Wanted Person turned themselves in to the Stonycreek Township Police Department in an attempt to resolve this matter. The individual will be arraigned on their charges and the warrant served/resolved. We appreciate them for choosing to do so bringing this situation one step closer to a conclusion and on step closer to putting it behind them. Most importantly, neither the wanted person, innocent bystanders or any police officers were injured as a result of the wanted persons decision to turn themselves in. We are very thankful and appreciative.

05/11/2026

Solicition Permit(s) was applied for and approved by Stonycreek Township, Johnstown, Pa. for the following individuals:

IGS Energy - Berkhimer, Roger
Flex (Power) Solar - Barrett, Matthew
Flex (Power) Solar - Trakroo, Shiv
Renewal By Andersen - Calhoun, Tyler
Renewal By Andersen - Detwiler, Jamie
Renewal By Andersen - Helenhouse, Dominic
Renewal By Andersen - Meyers, Charles
Renewal By Andersen - Moon, Samantha
Renewal By Andersen - Tutko, Zachary

Solicitors were provided with information explaining that they would violate defiant trespassing, as defined within the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, if they ignore legally posted no trespassing/soliciting signs or orders to leave the property by the resident regardless of they obtained a permit or not. They were also provided information on the standards of conduct which the validity of the permit they were issued depends on.

Obtaining a solicitation permit from the Township is NOT an endorsement for the company, the solicitor or products by the Township by any means. While the Township properly identified the applicant, researched them and their employer through public records, residents should always exercise due diligence when interacting with any solicitor, regardless if they possess a permit or not.

With that being said, we remind everyone that solicitors are simply doing their job and trying to earn a living. As the Township provided them with a standard of conduct, we strongly urge everyone to treat with them with the same respect and common decency. If there is an issue, simply tell them to leave your property and if that does not resolve the issue, call the police.

05/06/2026

With exceptions, a PERMIT IS REQUIRED for peddling, canvassing, soliciting and transient retail merchants in Stonycreek Township, Johnstown, Pa.

Ordinance #409, amended Chapter 119, entitled Peddling and Soliciting, of the Code of the Township of Stonycreek, Pennsylvania, to define the regulations for peddling, canvassing, soliciting and transient retail merchants which include but are not limited to requiring a permit for such activities, setting limitations on such activities, defining exemptions and establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance. A brief overview of the amended ordinance is as follows;

Defiant Trespassing Notice: Regardless if a permit is obtained from the Township or not and/or if an individual is exempt from the requirement of obtaining a permit from the Township or not, any person, knowing that they are not licensed or privileged to do so, enters or remains in any place as to which notice against trespass is given by actual communication to the actor, posting in a manner prescribed by law or reasonably likely to come to the attention of the intruder, fencing or other enclosure manifestly designed to exclude intruders is a violation of Pennsylvania Crimes Code Section 3503 (Criminal Trespass) Section (b) (Defiant Trespasser), is a misdemeanor of the third degree if the offender defies an order to leave personally communicated to them by the owner of the premises or other authorized person. Otherwise, it is a summary offense and the offender may be charged with a violation of that crime.

Permit Required: If you are a farmer seeking or taking orders for the sale of their own goods, seeking or taking of orders for the sale of bread, bakery products, milk or milk products, selling single serve treats on a seasonal basis such as ice cream, shaved ice, etc., an individual under the age of eighteen (18) years of age taking orders for and delivering newspapers, lawn maintenance, snow removal, pet care, greeting cards, candy, subs, sandwiches, pizzas, bakery goods and similar items, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts and similar organizations, engaging in garage or yard sales by residents, with school and/or athletic organizations soliciting support for local based organizations and/or schools, Bona fide religious, charitable, political organizations and get out and vote groups (GOTV), you are exempt from a permit being required. If you do not fall within one of the above listed descriptions and/or categories, which are exempt, failing to obtain a solicitation permit from the Township prior to engaging in soliciting, canvassing, peddling or a transient retail business within the Township is a violation of this Ordinance and could result in legal action being filed against you.

Application Process: Unless exempt as defined within, every person desiring to engage in soliciting, canvassing, peddling or a transient retail business within the Township must submit a completed, signed and dated application, valid state issued driver's license or identification card, and non-refundable $25 application fee to the Township during normal business hours, which will be set by the Township, no less than two (2) business days prior to engaging in soliciting and/or peddling in the Township. Applications may be obtained at the Township Office during normal business hours, which are set by the Township. The Township, may investigate the applicant and their employer to determine whether it is against the interest of the Township to issue the permit. A decision whether the permit was issued or denied will be rendered to the applicant within two (2) business days of the receipt of the application.

A non-refundable $25 application fee should be paid at the time the application is submitted to the Township. The application fee shall be set by the Township by resolution by the Board of Commissioners and may be amended from time to time. The application fee is non-refundable, whether the application is approved or denied.

The Township reserves the right to deny any application if the applicant fails to complete the application in its entirety, fails to do so legibly, fails to include all of the information requested, any of the information provided is found to be false or inaccurate or the applicant has been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or crime of any kind involving moral turpitude.

Permit Card: If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a permit card issued to them by the Township.
The applicant will receive a copy of the Standard of Conduct and Defiant Trespass Definition, along with their permit.

The Permit and Permit Card shall be valid for the year in which it was obtained and will be considered expired and void at the beginning of the following year.

The Permit Card must be displayed in a conspicuous place on the solicitor, canvasser and/or peddler that would be easily seen.
The registration card will contain and display the following information:

a. Name of the Solicitor and/or Peddler.
b. Name of the Employer or Business.
c. Year the permit was issued.
d. Permit number

The permit is NOT transferable.

The Township reserves the right to revoke any permit if the permit holder fails to comply with the Standards of Conduct, if it is learned that the applicant made a false statement or provided false information on their application and/or for just cause. If the Township revokes any permit, it must be returned to the Township immediately.

Standard of Conduct: Every person engaged in peddling, soliciting, canvassing or a transient retail business within the Township shall, in the conduct of their activities, comply with the following standards of conduct:

They shall conduct themselves at all times in an orderly, respectful and lawful manner.

They shall display their permit card in a conspicuous location that can be easily seen at all times.

They shall not permit any person to have possession of their identification card and shall immediately report its loss to the township. They shall not cause or permit their identification card to be altered or defaced in any way.

They shall not engage in peddling, canvassing, soliciting or a transient retail business before 8:00 a.m. or after dusk, Sundays or on any holiday recognized by the United States or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For the purpose of this ordinance, dusk shall be defined as occurring one-half hour (1/2) after sunset prevailing time.

They shall not enter or attempt to enter any dwelling without the invitation or permission of the occupant and shall immediately leave any premises upon request of the occupant.

They shall not be guilty of any false pretense or misrepresentation, and particularly, they shall not represent their identification card to be an endorsement of themselves or their goods or services or of the goods or services of their employer by the township.

They shall immediately surrender their identification card to the Township upon revocation thereof.

They shall give a written receipt for all orders taken within Township where a down payment is received, which receipt shall be signed by the solicitor and shall set forth a brief description of the goods, wares, merchandise or services ordered, the total purchase price thereof and the amount of the down payment received by the solicitor from the purchaser.

Violations and Penalties: Unless exempt as defined within, any person who engages in peddling, canvassing, soliciting or a transient retail business without applying with and receiving a permit from the Township or any person, whether or not required to be permitted and licensed under this ordinance, who violates any of the other provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction in a summary proceeding brought before a District Justice under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, be guilty of a summary offense and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), plus costs of prosecution. In default of payment thereof, the defendant may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days. Each day or portion thereof that such violation continues or is permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense, and each section of this article that is violated shall also constitute a separate offense.

Reminder: Although the is a brief overview of this ordinance, it is not the ordinance in its entirety. For any questions, please obtain a copy of the complete ordinance which can be found on Stonycreek Township’s website or by stopping at the Township building.

The Township amended this ordinance with the desire to protect the privacy of its residents and in addition, protect its residents from fraud, burglary, injury or other criminal activity which may occur in connection with or under the guise of the solicitation for the sale and purchase of commercial products and services at the homes of the Township of Stonycreek.

With that being said, we want to remind all of our residents, property owners and visitors to keep in mind that most of the individuals that are peddling, soliciting, canvassing and operating a transient retail business are simply hard-working individuals attempting to make a living when we are dealing with them. The Township defined a standard of conduct for anyone engaging in these activities. The Township also strongly urges all of our residents, property owners and visitors to treat these folks with respect and common decency when we encounter them or they encounter us, even if they make a mistake or violate this ordinance. Let’s not let a simple mistake be the justification to act irrational. If an issue should arise, simply ask them to leave and if they refuse to do so, call the police.

The Township also strongly encourages any resident, property owner or person with legal authority of said property that does not want peddlers, solicitors, canvassers or transient retail business employees to attempt to make contact with them, post their property No-Trespassing or No-Solicitation as defined within.

05/05/2026

*Helios Solar*

We received a complaint for an individual soliciting and/or canvassing yesterday in the area of Oakland. We responded, located and identified the individual. He did not belong to any group or organization that is exempt from obtaining a permit but was also unaware that he needed a permit. He was advised that if he continued to canvass without a permit, he would be cited and he was instructed to respond to the Township Building and obtain a solicitation permit before continuing. He said that he would do so. He was provided a copy of defiant trespassing and warned that if he ignores no trespassing or no solicitation signs, whether he obtained a permit or not, is a violation of defiant trespassing and he could be cited for that violation. He stated that he understood. Based on the information we obtained and the interaction with the individual, we did not have any concerns other than what was pointed out.