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Delmar
P.O. Box 11 Delmar, DE 19940
Delmar
P.O. Box 11 Delmar, DE 19940
Delmar Police Department
Now Hiring Certified and Non-Certified Applicants
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by maintaining a positive working relationship with our community that inspires trust and confidence in our ability to preserve the peace, reduce crime, the perception of corruption, and protect life and property within the framework of the United States Constitution.
Benefits of Joining DPD
Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
DPD provides a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Salary: $59,911 upon completing the academy.
- Healthcare: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.
- Leave Benefits: Paid vacation based on time of service, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
- Take-Home Vehicle: Officers benefit from the take-home vehicle policy.
- Overtime Opportunities: Additional earnings through overtime work.
- Shift Schedule: 11.5-hour shifts with every other weekend off.
- Retirement Plan: Retirement benefits via the State Municipal Police Pension.
- Collective bargaining and contract negotiations done through Teamsters.
- Delmar officers are certified in both Delaware and Maryland.
- Uniforms and equipment are provided by the department.
- Comprehensive wellness and peer support services available to all employees.
Requirements for Applicants
Essential Qualifications for DPD Candidates
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.
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