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, 2026 Closing Date:October 12, 2026The Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department has a specific selection process forthe 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 PoliceAdministrator'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 regardingthe next steps in the process and advised if they meet or do not meet the minimumrequirementsSuccessful candidates will attend a police academy. Typically, academies are conducted in theSpring and Fall.Please submit your application and resume as soon as possible. You may update yourapplication up until the consideration date for the next available class.I. POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 aprofessional and courteous environment* Participate with co-workers and supervisors in the advancement of the troop's goals andobjectives* Complete assigned and self-initiated workloads* Required to efficiently analyze and organize information and evidence obtained duringtraffic and criminal investigations for prosecution purposes* Deliver emergency services to the public by responding to calls for service safely andpromptly and by providing assistance to those in need* Protect the public, co-workers and themselves from harm and injury by followingestablished safety and security practices and by correcting and/or reporting safety and/orsecurity hazards or risks* Responsible for the entire arrest procedure including examining, handcuffing, conductinga field search and guarding the arrestee to prevent escape or suicide* Required to exercise discretion in the use of deadly and non-deadly force* Required to arraign a defendant, as well as testify in court* Able to make NCIC, DELJIS, SCIC and CAD inquiries and conduct a full trafficcollision investigation (i.e., interview witnesses, sketch and measure collision scenes,determine contributing factors and identify violations, etc.)* Enforce motor vehicle laws* Must possess the physical ability necessary to engage in physical confrontations usingoffensive and defensive tactics to subdue combative subjects* Normally required to work a 12-hour rotating shift and adapt to irregular workingconditions* Required to write different types of reports, including traffic reports, summonses andarrest reports* Able to identify public utility problems and report other road hazards* Assist motorists in need of assistance or to perform traffic direction and control* Utilize a variety of equipment in the performance of their job duties, including anautomobile, communications center equipment, baton, breath testing instrument,computer terminal, fire extinguisher, flashlight, handcuffs, portable radio, police carradio, radar/laser unit, semi-automatic pistol, shotgun, body armor and photographicequipment* May instruct suspects on the process to obtain an attorney, enforce court orders, respondto civil disputes, and testify in Family Court* Prepare search warrants, collect evidence, and inventory stolen property* May have to stand/walk continuously for more than one-half the work shift and walk onnarrow, elevated surfaces* Prepare interdepartmental memorandums and daily operational reports, as well asmaintain daily logs* Clean and inspect firearms and perform random equipment inspections* Provide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous and efficientmannerIII. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* Ability to acquire knowledge of laws and departmental rules/regulations/procedures,as well as other resource materials* Ability to acquire knowledge of weapon craft and ability to demonstrate usableknowledge of court decisions* Ability to acquire skill in the use of firearms, as well as non-lethal weapons* Ability to acquire driving skill in both emergency and non-emergency conditions* Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, cope with stressful situations andevaluate a situation, respond correctly and apply appropriate discretion and commonsense* Ability to provide excellent customer serviceIV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Must be a United States citizen* Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age* Must possess a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED)equivalent* Minimum uncorrected vision not greater than 20/200 in each eye and correctablewith lenses to 20/20 in each eye; able to distinguish between the colorsof red, green and amber* Height and weight in proper proportion; must be in excellent cardiovascularphysical conditionV. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* Completion of at least sixty (60) college credits from an accredited institution; OR* At 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 ofdriving experience. An applicant with a prior driving suspension or revocation musthave 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 thatwould be considered a felony under Delaware law or the law of the state in which theactivity occurred is a disqualification. Arrests resulting in conviction must bepardoned prior to submitting an application. Applicants are strongly encouraged toapply for an expungement on any past arrests not resulting in conviction. All arrestswill be subject to evaluation.VIII. DRUG USAGE* Use of any illegal drug two years prior to application, or any prior use of ahallucinogenic 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/criminalpolygraph* Any uncertified candidate selected for hire will be required to attend and pass aformal police academy program* Qualified candidates will be required to take a written test. Further details will beprovided* Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with afinancialinstitution to receive their bi-weekly pay************************If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the on-lineapplication at www.drba.net. In addition, please attach a resume to the completedapplication.The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 2026 Closing Date:October 12, 2026The Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department has a specific selection process forthe 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 PoliceAdministrator'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 regardingthe next steps in the process and advised if they meet or do not meet the minimumrequirementsSuccessful candidates will attend a police academy. Typically, academies are conducted in theSpring and Fall.Please submit your application and resume as soon as possible. You may update yourapplication up until the consideration date for the next available class.I. POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 aprofessional and courteous environment* Participate with co-workers and supervisors in the advancement of the troop's goals andobjectives* Complete assigned and self-initiated workloads* Required to efficiently analyze and organize information and evidence obtained duringtraffic and criminal investigations for prosecution purposes* Deliver emergency services to the public by responding to calls for service safely andpromptly and by providing assistance to those in need* Protect the public, co-workers and themselves from harm and injury by followingestablished safety and security practices and by correcting and/or reporting safety and/orsecurity hazards or risks* Responsible for the entire arrest procedure including examining, handcuffing, conductinga field search and guarding the arrestee to prevent escape or suicide* Required to exercise discretion in the use of deadly and non-deadly force* Required to arraign a defendant, as well as testify in court* Able to make NCIC, DELJIS, SCIC and CAD inquiries and conduct a full trafficcollision investigation (i.e., interview witnesses, sketch and measure collision scenes,determine contributing factors and identify violations, etc.)* Enforce motor vehicle laws* Must possess the physical ability necessary to engage in physical confrontations usingoffensive and defensive tactics to subdue combative subjects* Normally required to work a 12-hour rotating shift and adapt to irregular workingconditions* Required to write different types of reports, including traffic reports, summonses andarrest reports* Able to identify public utility problems and report other road hazards* Assist motorists in need of assistance or to perform traffic direction and control* Utilize a variety of equipment in the performance of their job duties, including anautomobile, communications center equipment, baton, breath testing instrument,computer terminal, fire extinguisher, flashlight, handcuffs, portable radio, police carradio, radar/laser unit, semi-automatic pistol, shotgun, body armor and photographicequipment* May instruct suspects on the process to obtain an attorney, enforce court orders, respondto civil disputes, and testify in Family Court* Prepare search warrants, collect evidence, and inventory stolen property* May have to stand/walk continuously for more than one-half the work shift and walk onnarrow, elevated surfaces* Prepare interdepartmental memorandums and daily operational reports, as well asmaintain daily logs* Clean and inspect firearms and perform random equipment inspections* Provide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous and efficientmannerIII. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* Ability to acquire knowledge of laws and departmental rules/regulations/procedures,as well as other resource materials* Ability to acquire knowledge of weapon craft and ability to demonstrate usableknowledge of court decisions* Ability to acquire skill in the use of firearms, as well as non-lethal weapons* Ability to acquire driving skill in both emergency and non-emergency conditions* Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, cope with stressful situations andevaluate a situation, respond correctly and apply appropriate discretion and commonsense* Ability to provide excellent customer serviceIV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Must be a United States citizen* Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age* Must possess a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED)equivalent* Minimum uncorrected vision not greater than 20/200 in each eye and correctablewith lenses to 20/20 in each eye; able to distinguish between the colorsof red, green and amber* Height and weight in proper proportion; must be in excellent cardiovascularphysical conditionV. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* Completion of at least sixty (60) college credits from an accredited institution; OR* At 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 ofdriving experience. An applicant with a prior driving suspension or revocation musthave 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 thatwould be considered a felony under Delaware law or the law of the state in which theactivity occurred is a disqualification. Arrests resulting in conviction must bepardoned prior to submitting an application. Applicants are strongly encouraged toapply for an expungement on any past arrests not resulting in conviction. All arrestswill be subject to evaluation.VIII. DRUG USAGE* Use of any illegal drug two years prior to application, or any prior use of ahallucinogenic 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/criminalpolygraph* Any uncertified candidate selected for hire will be required to attend and pass aformal police academy program* Qualified candidates will be required to take a written test. Further details will beprovided* Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with afinancialinstitution to receive their bi-weekly pay************************If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the on-lineapplication at www.drba.net. In addition, please attach a resume to the completedapplication.The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer