Human Resources

  1. Anti-Discrimination

Anti-Discrimination in Employment Ordinance

The Anti-Discrimination in Employment Ordinance applies to all employers in State College Borough. The following items related to the State College Borough's Anti-Discrimination in Employment Ordinance are available in their entirety by choosing one of the following links:

  1. Creditable Coverage
  1. Equal Opportunity Employer
  1. Nepotism Policy

For more information on these documents, please contact the Borough of State College Human Resources Office at 814-234-7115.

For other employment opportunities outside of the Borough of State College, visit the Centre Region Council of Governments' Municipal Employment Opportunity website.

State College Police Department Seeking Next Chief of Police

SCPD Chief of Police job posting

The State College Police Department is seeking a visionary and community-oriented law enforcement professional to serve as the Borough of State College's next Chief of Police. The Chief of Police is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and effective management of the SCPD, which includes approximately 60 sworn officers and 11 civilian staff and a departmental budget of $12 million and provides services to the adjacent Townships of Harris and College.

View the job brochure here.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field is required and executive management certificates including the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, or other similar State and/or National programs are highly desirable.
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressive responsible law enforcement management experience in a Command position. Must hold the rank of Lieutenant, Captain, Commander, Deputy Chief, or Chief in a city, town, township, county, municipal, state, or federal law enforcement agency of similar or larger size. Prefer experience in a community that hosts a major university.
  • Candidates must have Municipal Police Officer Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and Pennsylvania ACT 120 certifications or be able to acquire certification within one year.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
  • Must maintain proficiency and certifications required of uniformed police officers as per department policy.
  • Must have JNET Criminal History certification.

For more information on the position or to apply, click here.