Police Officer

Now Hiring Certified and Non-Certified Applicants.

The mission of the Wilmington Police Department is to work in partnership with our residents to make our communities safer through the delivery of professional law enforcement services and a comprehensive approach designed to meet the public safety needs of our City.

Benefits of Joining Wilmington PD

WPD provides a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Salary: $67,600 during academy. $91,447 at start of year 5
• Healthcare:
  Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.
• Leave Benefits:
  Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Overtime Opportunities:
  Additional earnings through overtime work.
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  11-hour shifts with every other weekend off.
• Retirement Plan:
  Retirement benefits via the State Municipal Police Pension.
• FOP Membership:
  Officers are part of the FOP Lodge 1 Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU).

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.

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