Minimum Requirements for QPD Officer Candidates:

All applicants shall:

• 20 years of age
• United States Citizen
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Applicants must possess a minimum of 30 college credits from an accredited institution of higher education or consideration may be given for one of the following waivers during the selection process:
  • Applicants with at least 3 years of active military duty and an Honorable Discharge
  • Applicants with current certification as a police officer (Act 120 or equivalent) and at least 2 years of full-time experience

Upcoming Exams

The next Bucks County Consortium Exam is scheduled for May 16, 2026.

How it works

Pay one fee + Take one physical assessment + Take one written exam = Valid test results for 12 months

Your twelve-month application eligibility period begins on the date you take the written exam. During this 12-month period, you may apply for any position advertised by a department participating in the PCABC program, provided you meet that department’s minimum score requirements, as well as any other department-specific prerequisites.