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Police Officer

City of Capitol Police Department
Dover, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Now Hiring Capitol Police Officers

The mission of the Delaware Capitol Police is to provide the highest quality of police services utilizing training and technology to create a safe environment for everyone.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits PackageDelaware Capitol Police provides a competitive compensation package that includes:

  • Salary Range: $62,640 - $91,082.
  • Healthcare: State of Delaware medical/dental/vision plan
  • Leave Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Overtime Opportunities: Additional earnings through overtime work.
  • Shift Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts.
  • Retirement Plan: Deferred compensation plan (403 B plan). State of Delaware pension plan
  • FOP Membership: Officers are part of the FOP Lodge 1 Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU).
  • Opportunities for advancement/promotion to supervisory ranks (Sergeant, Lieutenant, Major, Chief) and numerous special units
  • Statewide jurisdiction
  • No Delaware residency requirement

Essential Qualifications for the Delaware Capitol Police Candidates

Prospective applicants must meet the following qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Capitol Police Recruit
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  • At least 20 and 1/2 years of age.
  • Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Capitol Police Officer III (Pre-Certified Officer)

  • Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or canceled, or disqualified from driving).
  • At least 3 years experience as a police officer, performing full police duties
  • Experience in conducting investigations
  • Possession of a Delaware POST certificate, or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,640.00 - $91,082.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Rotating shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,640 - $91,082

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