Police Officer

Now Hiring Certified and Non-Certified Applicants

The mission of the Delaware City Police Department is to safeguard Delaware City at the best of our ability with honor, integrity, and accountability in order to:

-Ensure the safety of our community and enforce laws while preserving the Constitutional rights of all.

-Provide dedicated service to our residents and visitors to improve the quality of life while utilizing all facets of community outreach.

Benefits of Joining DCPD

Delaware City Police Department provides a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Salary: $70,000 - $93,116 (depending on experience) with 3% increase each fiscal year.
• Healthcare:
  Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.
• Leave Benefits:
  Up to 180 hours paid vacation, sick leave, 2 personal days, and 13 paid holidays.
• Take-Home Vehicle:
  Officers may benefit from the take-home vehicle policy.
• Overtime Opportunities:
  Additional earnings through overtime work.
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  12 hour shifts with every other weekend off. Normal patrol shift is 2 p.m.
  
  - 2 a.m.
• Retirement Plan: 20 year retirement plan via the County Municipal Police Pension program
• Additional Compensation:
  Court standby pay, call out pay, grant funded pay opportunities.

Prospective applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship: All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Age: Applicants must be 21 years old by the time they complete the academy.
• Examinations: A physical fitness test and a written exam must be successfully passed.
• Background Check: A comprehensive background investigation is required.
• Medical and Psychological Assessments: Candidates must pass medical and psychological evaluations to ensure they are fit for duty.