Patrol Officer (Non-Certified)

Summary

PATROL OFFICER(NON-CERTIFIED)(New Castle, DE; Cape May, NJ; Lewes, DE)Recruit Salary: $66,037 (annualized)Completion of Academy Salary: $67,876 (annualized)FTO Completion Salary: $69,763 (annualized)Opening Date: August 12, 2026Closing Date: October 12, 2026The Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department has a specific selection process for the position of non-certified police officer. Phase I of the selection process consists of four (4) elements: Written Exam, Physical Fitness Assessment, Oral Panel Interview, and the Police Administrator's Interview. All qualified applicants must successfully complete all four (4) elements of Phase I to be considered for Phase II. All applicants will be contacted regarding the next steps in the process and advised if they meet or do not meet the minimum requirements.Successful candidates will attend a police academy. Typically, academies are conducted in the Spring and Fall.I. POSITION SUMMARY The general responsibilities of a Patrol Officer include responding to calls for service, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, and operating police vehicles when on routine patrol.II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Engage in interpersonal communications with the public and co-workers by promoting a professional and courteous environmentParticipate with co-workers and supervisors in the advancement of the troop's goals and objectivesComplete assigned and self-initiated workloadsRequired to efficiently analyze and organize information and evidence obtained during traffic and criminal investigations for prosecution purposesDeliver emergency services to the public by responding to calls for service safely and promptly and by providing assistance to those in needProtect the public, co-workers and themselves from harm and injury by following established safety and security practices and by correcting and/or reporting safety and/or security hazards or risksResponsible for the entire arrest procedure including examining, handcuffing, conducting a field search and guarding the arrestee to prevent escape or suicideRequired to exercise discretion in the use of deadly and non-deadly forceRequired to arraign a defendant, as well as testify in courtAble to make NCIC, DELJIS, SCIC and CAD inquiries and conduct a full traffic collision investigation (i.e., interview witnesses, sketch and measure collision scenes, determine contributing factors and identify violations, etc.)Enforce motor vehicle lawsMust possess the physical ability necessary to engage in physical confrontations using offensive and defensive tactics to subdue combative subjectsNormally required to work a 12-hour rotating shift and adapt to irregular working conditionsRequired to write different types of reports, including traffic reports, summonses and arrest reportsAble to identify public utility problems and report other road hazardsAssist motorists in need of assistance or to perform traffic direction and controlUtilize a variety of equipment in the performance of their job duties, including an automobile, communications center equipment, baton, breath testing instrument, computer terminal, fire extinguisher, flashlight, handcuffs, portable radio, police car radio, radar/laser unit, semi-automatic pistol, shotgun, body armor and photographic equipmentMay instruct suspects on the process to obtain an attorney, enforce court orders, respond to civil disputes, and testify in Family CourtPrepare search warrants, collect evidence, and inventory stolen propertyMay have to stand/walk continuously for more than one-half the work shift and walk on narrow, elevated surfacesPrepare interdepartmental memorandums and daily operational reports, as well as maintain daily logsClean and inspect firearms and perform random equipment inspectionsProvide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous and efficient mannerIII. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to acquire knowledge of laws and departmental rules/regulations/procedures, as well as other resource materialsAbility to acquire knowledge of weapon craft and ability to demonstrate usable knowledge of court decisionsAbility to acquire skill in the use of firearms, as well as non-lethal weaponsAbility to acquire driving skill in both emergency and non-emergency conditionsAbility to communicate both orally and in writing, cope with stressful situations and evaluate a situation, respond correctly and apply appropriate discretion and common senseAbility to provide excellent customer serviceIV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be a United States citizenMust be at least twenty-one (21) years of ageMust possess a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) equivalentMinimum uncorrected vision not greater than 20/200 in each eye and correctable with lenses to 20/20 in each eye; able to distinguish between the colors of red, green and amberHeight and weight in proper proportion; must be in excellent cardiovascular physical conditionV. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Completion of at least sixty (60) college credits from an accredited institution; ORAt least two (2) years of active-duty military service with an honorable discharge.VI. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES Applicant must have a current valid driver's license and at least one (1) year of driving experience. An applicant with a prior driving suspension or revocation must have one (1) year of reinstatement in order to be eligible to apply. Any alcohol-related driving arrests and overall driving history will be subject to review.VII. CRIMINAL RECORD AND ACTIVITY Any felony conviction is an automatic disqualification. Any criminal activity that would be considered a felony under Delaware law or the law of the state in which the activity occurred is a disqualification. Arrests resulting in conviction must be pardoned prior to submitting an application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for an expungement on any past arrests not resulting in conviction. All arrests will be subject to evaluation.VIII. DRUG USAGE Use of any illegal drug two years prior to application, or any prior use of a hallucinogenic drug, will be an automatic disqualification. All other drug use, including illegally using prescribed drugs, is subject to review.IX. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, a pre-employment physical, fitness testing, psychological testing, and a medical/criminal polygraphAny uncertified candidate selected for hire will be required to attend and pass a formal police academy programQualified candidates will be required to take a written test. Further details will be providedDelaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution to receive their bi-weekly payThe Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

PATROL OFFICER(NON-CERTIFIED)(New Castle, DE; Cape May, NJ; Lewes, DE)Recruit Salary: $66,037 (annualized)Completion of Academy Salary: $67,876 (annualized)FTO Completion Salary: $69,763 (annualized)Opening Date: August 12, 2026Closing Date: October 12, 2026The Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department has a specific selection process for the position of non-certified police officer. Phase I of the selection process consists of four (4) elements: Written Exam, Physical Fitness Assessment, Oral Panel Interview, and the Police Administrator's Interview. All qualified applicants must successfully complete all four (4) elements of Phase I to be considered for Phase II. All applicants will be contacted regarding the next steps in the process and advised if they meet or do not meet the minimum requirements.Successful candidates will attend a police academy. Typically, academies are conducted in the Spring and Fall.I. POSITION SUMMARY The general responsibilities of a Patrol Officer include responding to calls for service, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, and operating police vehicles when on routine patrol.II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Engage in interpersonal communications with the public and co-workers by promoting a professional and courteous environmentParticipate with co-workers and supervisors in the advancement of the troop's goals and objectivesComplete assigned and self-initiated workloadsRequired to efficiently analyze and organize information and evidence obtained during traffic and criminal investigations for prosecution purposesDeliver emergency services to the public by responding to calls for service safely and promptly and by providing assistance to those in needProtect the public, co-workers and themselves from harm and injury by following established safety and security practices and by correcting and/or reporting safety and/or security hazards or risksResponsible for the entire arrest procedure including examining, handcuffing, conducting a field search and guarding the arrestee to prevent escape or suicideRequired to exercise discretion in the use of deadly and non-deadly forceRequired to arraign a defendant, as well as testify in courtAble to make NCIC, DELJIS, SCIC and CAD inquiries and conduct a full traffic collision investigation (i.e., interview witnesses, sketch and measure collision scenes, determine contributing factors and identify violations, etc.)Enforce motor vehicle lawsMust possess the physical ability necessary to engage in physical confrontations using offensive and defensive tactics to subdue combative subjectsNormally required to work a 12-hour rotating shift and adapt to irregular working conditionsRequired to write different types of reports, including traffic reports, summonses and arrest reportsAble to identify public utility problems and report other road hazardsAssist motorists in need of assistance or to perform traffic direction and controlUtilize a variety of equipment in the performance of their job duties, including an automobile, communications center equipment, baton, breath testing instrument, computer terminal, fire extinguisher, flashlight, handcuffs, portable radio, police car radio, radar/laser unit, semi-automatic pistol, shotgun, body armor and photographic equipmentMay instruct suspects on the process to obtain an attorney, enforce court orders, respond to civil disputes, and testify in Family CourtPrepare search warrants, collect evidence, and inventory stolen propertyMay have to stand/walk continuously for more than one-half the work shift and walk on narrow, elevated surfacesPrepare interdepartmental memorandums and daily operational reports, as well as maintain daily logsClean and inspect firearms and perform random equipment inspectionsProvide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous and efficient mannerIII. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to acquire knowledge of laws and departmental rules/regulations/procedures, as well as other resource materialsAbility to acquire knowledge of weapon craft and ability to demonstrate usable knowledge of court decisionsAbility to acquire skill in the use of firearms, as well as non-lethal weaponsAbility to acquire driving skill in both emergency and non-emergency conditionsAbility to communicate both orally and in writing, cope with stressful situations and evaluate a situation, respond correctly and apply appropriate discretion and common senseAbility to provide excellent customer serviceIV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be a United States citizenMust be at least twenty-one (21) years of ageMust possess a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) equivalentMinimum uncorrected vision not greater than 20/200 in each eye and correctable with lenses to 20/20 in each eye; able to distinguish between the colors of red, green and amberHeight and weight in proper proportion; must be in excellent cardiovascular physical conditionV. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Completion of at least sixty (60) college credits from an accredited institution; ORAt least two (2) years of active-duty military service with an honorable discharge.VI. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES Applicant must have a current valid driver's license and at least one (1) year of driving experience. An applicant with a prior driving suspension or revocation must have one (1) year of reinstatement in order to be eligible to apply. Any alcohol-related driving arrests and overall driving history will be subject to review.VII. CRIMINAL RECORD AND ACTIVITY Any felony conviction is an automatic disqualification. Any criminal activity that would be considered a felony under Delaware law or the law of the state in which the activity occurred is a disqualification. Arrests resulting in conviction must be pardoned prior to submitting an application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for an expungement on any past arrests not resulting in conviction. All arrests will be subject to evaluation.VIII. DRUG USAGE Use of any illegal drug two years prior to application, or any prior use of a hallucinogenic drug, will be an automatic disqualification. All other drug use, including illegally using prescribed drugs, is subject to review.IX. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, a pre-employment physical, fitness testing, psychological testing, and a medical/criminal polygraphAny uncertified candidate selected for hire will be required to attend and pass a formal police academy programQualified candidates will be required to take a written test. Further details will be providedDelaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution to receive their bi-weekly payThe Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr