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.
• MUST BE PRIOR MILITARY WITH AT LEAST 180 CONSECUTIVE DAYS OF ACTIVE SERVICE IN ANY BRANCH OF MILITARY (INCLUDING RESERVES). 

Chief of Police Position:

• Ten (10) years of experience as a police officer or more and 3 years of progressive experience in police administration.
• Must have a good reputation and character and pass a rigorous background check.
• Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work closely with elected officers, municipal administrator , staff and fellow officers. 
• Candidate must be community oriented and lead by example. 
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain, certifrication by Delaware Police Officers Standards and Training (POSST) withing 6 months of being hired. 
• Candidate must possess and enhance a working knowledge and experience in the following areas; Leadership Skills, Patrol Procedures, Criminal and Traffic Investigations, Case Management, Scheduling, Budgeting, Police Officer’s bill of Rights and Discipline, Development of Policeies and Procedures, Grant Composition. 
• Stron Oral and Written communication Skills
• Able to effectively produce and implement police operational plans for major events, police strategies, methodologies and tatics. 

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