Capital
150 Martin Luther King Blvd. S. Dover, DE 19901
Capital
150 Martin Luther King Blvd. S. Dover, DE 19901
The Delaware Capitol Police
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.
Benefits of Joining the Delaware Capitol Police
Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
Delaware 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
Requirements for Applicants
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
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