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06/03/2026

WE ARE SEEKING A FULL-TIME OFFICER

Examination Notice:
The Borough of Riverside will be conducting Civil Service Examinations for the position of Full-Time Police Officer. Application packets are available at the Borough Office, 415 Dewart St, Riverside, PA 17868, Monday through Friday 8am to 3pm. Or by making arrangements to meet an officer. Call 570-275-1751 with questions about applications.
Application Packets will be available for perspective candidates starting at 9am on Monday June 8th. Applications must be returned by 3pm on August 7th.
Qualified candidates must be 18yrs old; High-school Graduate; US Citizen; Act 120 Certified by August 17th 2026; and possess a valid driver’s license. Civil service testing is currently scheduled on Monday August 10th, beginning at 8am. Oral examinations will follow in the afternoon. Background checks, physical agility testing, and a physical examination will be conducted at later dates.
Riverside Borough has a generous benefit package. Starting salary of $55,000/yr for officers with no experience. New officers with a year or more of full-time experience will start higher on the CBA pay scale. Included with salary is shift pay, longevity pay, a sound pension plan, and voluntary IRA options. Riverside has a 10hr day schedule and every other weekend off; 40hrs of personal time; 80hrs paid holidays; paid vacation after 1 year; and 120hrs sick time a year. Health insurance, life insurance, and voluntary participation in extra insurances are offered.

Welcome to our newest officer. Graden Thomas was hired and sworn in last month. Graden comes to us part time. He has be...
06/01/2026

Welcome to our newest officer. Graden Thomas was hired and sworn in last month. Graden comes to us part time. He has been an officer in Shamokin for 1 year full-time. He is now out patrolling our streets.

Don’t forget today is Take Back Day, stop by between now and 2pm to drop off your unwanted/unused medications!
04/25/2026

Don’t forget today is Take Back Day, stop by between now and 2pm to drop off your unwanted/unused medications!

A debit card was recently turned into the Borough Office, it was found in the area of Gearhart Street. If this belongs t...
04/16/2026

A debit card was recently turned into the Borough Office, it was found in the area of Gearhart Street.

If this belongs to you please contact our office, proof of ownership will be required for it to be returned.

04/16/2026

Riverside PD will be participating in the DEA’s National Drug Take Back on Saturday April 25th from 10am til 2pm!

During this time you can bring your unwanted medications straight to Riverside PD - 415 Dewart Street, Riverside PA.

**Please note, we will be unable to accept any sharps and syringes.**

We would like to welcome Part-Time Patrolman Wesley Jordan to the Riverside Police Department. If you see Wesley out and...
04/13/2026

We would like to welcome Part-Time Patrolman Wesley Jordan to the Riverside Police Department. If you see Wesley out and about please don’t hesitate to say hi!

Local Law Enforcement Raffle Tickets are available. Give us a call or message and we'll do our best to get one to you.
04/03/2026

Local Law Enforcement Raffle Tickets are available. Give us a call or message and we'll do our best to get one to you.

04/03/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the Montour County Law Enforcement 5K and to all who attended the Heroes Ball on March 28, 2026. Because of your support, we were able to raise an incredible $2,694.88 to donate to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Your generosity and participation made this all possible, and we truly appreciate each and every one of you. We couldn’t have done it without you!

03/25/2026

Reminder, tomorrow is the last day to submit an application!

To this point there have only been a few applications picked up so please don’t hesitate to apply!

Civil Service Examination

The Borough of Riverside is accepting applications to fill a full-time Patrolman position. Applications can be obtained at the Borough Office, 415 Dewart St, Riverside, PA 17868, between the hours of 7a and 3p Monday through Friday. Or by calling 570-275-4305 and scheduling to meet an officer after hours. Application deadline is 3pm on March 26th.
Qualified candidates must be 18yrs old; US Citizen; Act 120 Certified by April 30th 2026; and possess a valid driver’s license. Civil service testing will be done on Tuesday March 31st, beginning at 830 am. Oral examinations will follow in the afternoon. Background checks, physical agility testing, and a physical examination will be conducted at later dates.
Riverside Borough has a generous benefit package. Starting salary of $55,000/yr for officers with no experience. New officers with a year or more of full-time experience will start higher on the CBA pay scale. Included with salary is shift pay, longevity pay, a sound pension plan, and voluntary IRA options. Riverside has a 10hr day schedule and every other weekend off; 40hrs of personal time; 80hrs paid holidays; paid vacation after 1 year; and 120hrs sick time a year. Health insurance, life insurance, and voluntary participation in extra insurances are offered.

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415 Dewart Street
Riverside, PA
17868

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+15702754305

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