City of Monessen, Pennsylvania

Police Department

Protecting and Serving Our Community

Monessen Police Department

Serving the residents of Monessen since 1897, the Police Department provides law enforcement, public safety, and community policing services.

Emergency? Call 911

To report an emergency or request police response, call 911.

Non-Emergency Administrative Number: 724-684-4620

Join the Monessen Police Department

The City of Monessen is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The base probationary salary is $72,430.39.

Application deadline: November 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Civil Service testing: December 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM

Benefits and Opportunities

12-hour shifts, with every other weekend off
Shift differential and compensatory time
11 paid holidays, including your birthday
Tuition reimbursement of $250 per credit
Post-retirement healthcare for officers and their families
Longevity pay of 1.5% every two years, up to 15%
Promotion and specialty assignment opportunities
Retirement after 20 years of service and age 50

Minimum Requirements

United States citizen
At least 21 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license
Act 120 certification, or completion before appointment
Must reside within 25 air miles of the City within 12 months after completing probation

Download Police Officer Application

Applications must be submitted by the deadline listed above. For additional information, contact the Monessen Police Department at 724-684-4620 or visit 239 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA 15062.

Monessen Police Department recruitment announcement

About the Department

The Monessen Police Department was established in 1897, prior to Monessen's incorporation as a borough in 1898 and as a city in 1921.

The first Chief of Police was D.W. Cooper, assisted by James Laird and Ewing L. Woolsey. Early officers patrolled on foot and horseback.

The department's first station was at Fourth Street and Donner Avenue. It later operated from City Hall at Third Street and Donner Avenue beginning in 1927, before relocating to the Public Safety Building in 2012.

Today, the department responds to criminal activity, public safety concerns, and calls for police assistance, while also emphasizing community engagement and relationships with residents.