Police Officer

and the job listing Expires on December 29, 2025

The City of Newark, Delaware, a professionally managed, growing university community, seeks those interested in the position of police officer. Now offering a hiring bonus up to $20,000.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, possess an Associate’s degree or its equivalent (minimum 60 credits) from a recognized college or university OR 30 credits with military service, have a valid driver’s license with no recent suspension, no felony convictions, meet pre-employment assessment requirements and be a U.S. citizen. Certified police officers are exempt from the education requirement.

This is a rewarding career opportunity which offers an excellent salary and fringe benefit program. Starting salary for a Newark police officer is $70,000 while attending the police academy and through the end of the first year of service.

Benefits include take home car, health & dental for employee with no contribution and State of Delaware County/Municipal Police Pension Plan, which provides for retirement after 20 years of service. Many additional fringe benefits.

Newark PD has many special units including detectives, street crimes, SWAT, crisis negotiations, evidence detection (CSI), traffic unit (motors) and more.

Patrol division works a 12-hour shift schedule with every other weekend off.

Applicants will undergo an extensive screening process which includes a written test and physical fitness test, oral interview, background investigation (minimum education credits must be completed by the start of the background investigation), polygraph test, physical examination and psychological evaluation.

Interested individuals should go to our recruiting website at  for more information and to apply.

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