Employment

Employment positions that are available with Bethlehem Township will be posted to this page. In order to be fully considered for any positions, please follow application instructions carefully. The township offers applications for standard employment and a separate application for police department employment.

For future direct Jobs access visit www.btjobs.org. Bethlehem Township is an equal opportunity employer.

Police Department Employment

Bethlehem Township is not currently accepting applications for police officer employment. The most recent civil service application acceptance period closed on August 9, 2024. The hiring of police officers is a formal process governed by the Bethlehem Township Civil Service Rules and Regulations, the Bethlehem Township Civil Service Commission, and the Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners.

The civil service examination process for hiring police officers is a several months long process that begins with the formal announcement of an open employment application acceptance period, typically between 30 – 60 days. At the close of the application acceptance period, dates for civil service testing and examinations are set. Testing of applicants begins with a physical fitness examination which is then followed by a written test examination, an oral board interview examination, a background investigation and polygraph examination. Applicants must pass each of separate examination steps of the civil service examination process to become eligible for employment. Applicants who make it through the entire civil service examination process are then ranked on a civil service hiring eligibility list which is typically valid for one year. Open positions within the police department must be filled by hiring from the eligibility list until the list is no longer contains viable candidates, or until the list has expired.

You may check back to this employment page at any time for employment announcements or visit our facebook social media pages https://www.facebook.com/BethlehemTownshipPoliceDept/ or Bethlehem Township Gov & Emerg Management https://www.facebook.com/bethlehemtownshipgov for employment information.

Standard Employment

Available job position for employment in the following township departments can be found in this section: Public Works, Community Development, Physical Plant & Information Services, Finance Dept, Community Center and Township Administration.

In order to be fully considered for any standard employment position, please complete a standard employment application and follow the application instructions carefully. You will be notified of receipt of your application and notification will be given regarding potential interviews for any listed positions. All standard employment applications will be kept for six months.

Download our Standard Job Application.

Please Note: A completed employment applications can be sent directly to Doug Bruce, Township Manager either as a PDF file electronically or by printing and mailing to the following address:

Doug Bruce
Township Manager
4225 Easton Avenue
Bethlehem PA 18020
dbruce@bethlehemtownship.org

Applicants should include all additional supporting information; resumes, letter's of reference, etc., along with their submission. When sending as a PDF file via email the applicant should save the file using a unique name to safeguard against overwriting.

Full-Time Public Works Position. Requires heavy manual work, outdoors in all weather. Operating lawn cutting and snow removal equipment. Knowledge of construction work, pipe laying, masonry, paving, and landscaping a plus. Valid PA drivers license required. Must possess a CDL Class B for hire. Bargaining unit position, excellent compensation package, starting rate $21.27, higher for experienced candidates, automatic step increases. Position qualifies for fringe benefits.

Please send resume and cover letter by email to dbruce@bethlehemtwp.com or by mail to:

Personnel Office
Bethlehem Township Municipal Building
4225 Easton Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020-1496
ATTN: EMPLOYMENT
Bethlehem Township is an equal opportunity employer.