Join the Delaware Police Departments

Benefits of Joining Sample Police Department

We provide a competitive compensation package that includes:

Salary: $71,000 upon completing the academy.
Sign on bonus: $5,000 for non certified. $10,000 for certified. Paid out in one lump sum.
Healthcare: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.
Leave Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, comp time, personal days, blood days (if you donate blood to the blood drive, up to 16 hours in addition to personal days)
Overtime Opportunities: Additional earnings through overtime work.
Shift Schedule: 11 ½ hour days, 4 days on, 4 days off.
Retirement Plan: Retirement benefits via the State Municipal Police Pension.
Education and Health Reimbursements
Uniforms, Weapons, and All Equipment Provided
Beard/Tattoo permissible by policy
On-Site Gym. 24 hour access.

Qualifications

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.

Sample Police Department