Police Patrol Officer jobs in Delaware

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age and in the process of obtaining and the ability to obtain a certification from the Council on Police Training or certification from a body who is recognized by the Delaware COPT.

• Must be a United States Citizen and possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to pass a background check, a psychological examination, a physical examination and acuity of vision of no more than 20/200 uncorrected that is correctable to 20/20 in each eye with no pathology of the eyes and acceptable depth perception.

• Must also be a High School graduate or the equivalent.

• Must have a good driving record and must not have any adult criminal convictions.

• Must possess excellent moral character.

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.

• Exercise sound judgment and act with integrity and tact.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• An Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Maintain physical condition appropriate to run; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; stand for extended periods of time; bend at the waist; lift heavy objects; conduct heavy physical labor; carry, push, or pull objects; kneel or crouch for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized equipment is required. Effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating assigned equipment.

HOURS OF WORK:

This position is assigned to rotating 12-hour shifts, for a total of 84 hours in a 2-week period in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the schedule. The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $63,046.00 per year

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Rotating shift

Work Location: In person