WILKES-BARRE WILKES-BARRE POLICE WILKES-BARRE CITY D WILKES-BARRE POLICE POLICE POLICE The Wilkes-Barre Police Department is currently accepting applications for lateral transfers. Below are the minimum qualifications and the procedure to apply. Applications will be accepted until February 12, 2025. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Act 120 Certified: Lateral Transfer Minimum 21 YOA U.S Citizen Valid PA Driver's License High School Diploma or GED for Patrol Officer as per MPOETC Ability to perform the core job description HOW TO APPLY FOR LATERAL TRANSFER Apply online at www.wbcity police.com Contact the Wilkes-Barre City Police Chief's office for an application: Email jcoffay@wilkes-barre.pa.us Call 570-208-4207 15 N. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Scan QR code to visit www.wbcitypolice.com SALARY AND BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS 2023-2026 Salary Range: $72,266 with a three-step increments to $80,296. Full Pension Plan including post-retirement benefits 15 vacation days with increase to a maximum of 23 vacation days Paid Holidays/clothing allowance Eye, dental and life insurance Extra Duty details Longevity compensation CAREER DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS Traffic Law Enforcement Criminal Law Enforcement Detective Division Community Policing Unit K-9 Unit Tactical Response Team Anti-Crime Unit Bike Patrol WILKES - BARRE WILKES - BARRE POLICE WILKES - BARRE CITY D WILKES - BARRE POLICE POLICE POLICE The Wilkes - Barre Police Department is currently accepting applications for lateral transfers . Below are the minimum qualifications and the procedure to apply . Applications will be accepted until February 12 , 2025 . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Act 120 Certified : Lateral Transfer Minimum 21 YOA U.S Citizen Valid PA Driver's License High School Diploma or GED for Patrol Officer as per MPOETC Ability to perform the core job description HOW TO APPLY FOR LATERAL TRANSFER Apply online at www.wbcity police.com Contact the Wilkes - Barre City Police Chief's office for an application : Email jcoffay@wilkes-barre.pa.us Call 570-208-4207 15 N. Washington Street , Wilkes - Barre , PA 18702 Scan QR code to visit www.wbcitypolice.com SALARY AND BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS 2023-2026 Salary Range : $ 72,266 with a three - step increments to $ 80,296 . Full Pension Plan including post - retirement benefits 15 vacation days with increase to a maximum of 23 vacation days Paid Holidays / clothing allowance Eye , dental and life insurance Extra Duty details Longevity compensation CAREER DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS Traffic Law Enforcement Criminal Law Enforcement Detective Division Community Policing Unit K - 9 Unit Tactical Response Team Anti - Crime Unit Bike Patrol