Employment

Applications

Please (click here) to download an Employment Application.

Please (click here) to download a Volunteer Application.

Please (click here) to download a Instructor Proposal Form.

Applications can be mailed, faxed or dropped off to the following address:

Silver Spring Township, 6475 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

         Phone: (717) 766-0178          Fax: (717) 766-1696


Employment Opportunities

Program Instructors  (Seasonal/Part-Time)   Do you have a special talent or a unique skill? We are looking for program instructors interested in teaching early childhood, youth, adult and or senior adult educational or fitness & wellness programs. Please download the Instructor Proposal Form above.

Summer Camp Leaders - Seasonal

This is a 40 hour/week, M-F, requirement for 8 weeks. Must have prior experience working with children and a High School Diploma.  Prefer college-level training in education, recreation or a related field and a high degree of energy and enthusiasm. Specialty skills in athletics, arts and crafts, drama, etc. are desired.  Program runs June 14  August 6, 2010. To apply, please call the Township office at 766-0178 or download an application from above.  Applications accepted until positions are filled.

 

Park Maintenance Crew - Seasonal

Park Maintenance staff should be willing to work outdoors, have some background in lawn care and a willingness to train on the job. A ten week commitment or more is requested from June - August. Some positions are available from March to November. Weekend work is also available. To apply, please call the Township office at 766-0178 or download an application from above.  Applications accepted until positions are filled.



SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE

Silver Spring Township, Pennsylvania is seeking a Superintendent of Police with exceptional leadership and management skills to lead a progressive police department of 16 sworn officers and one civilian employee for a growing township in Cumberland County. Silver Spring Township covers approximately 33 square miles with a police service population of 13,000.

 

Candidate must have served at least ten years in a command position with documented experience managing a modern law enforcement agency including budgeting, planning, and personnel administration. Bachelors Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Police Administration, Business Administration or related field preferred. Graduation from the FBI National Academy, or any other senior executive level training program is desirable.

 

The successful candidate must possess a thorough understanding and appreciation of the principles of Community Oriented Policing along with related experience. Excellent communications skills, and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with citizens and civic leaders are a must. 

 

The candidate must pass both a medical and psychological examination, and drug screening. A thorough background examination will be conducted. 

 

Interested candidates must submit resumes and salary expectations no later than 4:00 PM Friday, March 12, 2010, to:

 

Township Manager

Silver Spring Township

6475 Carlisle Pike

Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

 

                        Silver Spring Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer