North Union Township is preparing to fill another part-time police position as the department anticipates an officer’s departure.
Township officials are moving forward with a search for a part-time police officer following an expected resignation.
Small municipal departments often rely heavily on part-time officers to maintain schedules and coverage, making vacancies more noticeable than they might be in larger departments.
Residents should watch township meeting notices and official postings for hiring information and any updates on department staffing.
What local readers should know
The hiring process matters locally because staffing levels can directly affect scheduling and coverage in a small township police department.
SkookPA independently rewrote this report from publicly reported information. Source/background: Shenandoah Sentinel.
More context for readers (updated October 9, 2026):
Why part-time staffing matters for small departments
In smaller municipalities, part-time officers may help cover shifts, special events, training absences and periods when a full-time officer is unavailable. Hiring even one additional qualified person can give a department more flexibility, but the practical impact depends on the actual schedule, funding and responsibilities approved by the municipality.
Residents interested in this opening should look for the township’s official job notice for minimum qualifications, application procedures and deadlines. Those details may change as the search develops. Local government meeting minutes and approved budgets can also show how staffing decisions fit into broader public-safety spending. This article does not assume an applicant has been selected or that the position has been filled.
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