As a Township of the First Class, the Lower Allen Township Board of Commissioners is required to appoint three qualified electors to the position of Civil Service Commissioner.

The Civil Service Commission:

• Responsible for preparing certified list of eligible candidates for the position of Police Officer for the Board of Commissioners.  This list is created after a physical fitness test, written examination and oral examination.  The candidates are ranked.  Once the candidates have successfully completed the background investigation, a list of three candidates for each open position is presented to the Board of Commissioners by the Civil Service Commission.
• Responsible for testing qualified candidates for promotions within the Police Department.   Ranks within the Police Department that require Civil Service testing are Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain. 
• May act as a hearing board for appeals related to the hiring, promotion or discipline processes.
• Appointments to the Commission are six year terms.

Meetings are held when needed for the hiring of Police Officers or Promotions.

Current Members:

Terry Lenker – Chairman

David Harmon – Vice Chairman

William Laubenheimer – Secretary

Chris Pushart – Alternative