Patrol Officer (Certified)

Overview PATROL OFFICER (CERTIFIED) — All Locations (New Castle, DE; Cape May, NJ; Lewes, DE) Salary information: 2025 Certified New Hire Salary $67,876 (Annualized); 2025 FTO Completion $69,763 (Annualized) Opening Date: December 8, 2025; Closing Date: Until Filled Responsibilities Engage in interpersonal communications with the public and co-workers by promoting a professional and courteous environment Participate with co-workers and supervisors in the advancement of the troop\'s goals and objectives Complete assigned and self-initiated workloads Efficiently analyze and organize information and evidence obtained during traffic and criminal investigations for prosecution purposes Deliver emergency services to the public by responding to calls for service safely and promptly and by providing assistance to those in need Protect 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 risks Responsible for the entire arrest procedure including examining, handcuffing, conducting a field search and guarding the arrestee to prevent escape or suicide Exercise discretion in the use of deadly and non-deadly force arraign a defendant, as well as testify in court Make NCIC, DELJIS, SCIC and CAD inquiries and conduct a full traffic collision investigation (interview witnesses, sketch and measure collision scenes, determine contributing factors and identify violations, etc.) Enforce motor vehicle laws Possess the physical ability necessary to engage in physical confrontations using offensive and defensive tactics to subdue combative subjects Normally work a 12-hour rotating shift and adapt to irregular working conditions Write different types of reports, including traffic reports, summonses and arrest reports 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 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 equipment May instruct suspects on the process to obtain an attorney, enforce court orders, respond to civil disputes, and testify in Family Court Prepare search warrants, collect evidence, and inventory stolen property Standing/walking continuously for more than half the work shift and walking on narrow, elevated surfaces Prepare interdepartmental memorandums and daily operational reports, as well as maintain daily logs Clean and inspect firearms and perform random equipment inspections Provide superior customer service by responding in a courteous and efficient manner Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of laws and departmental rules/regulations/procedures, as well as other resource materials Knowledge of weapon craft and knowledge of court decisions Skilled in the use of firearms, as well as non-lethal weapons Able to drive in both emergency and non-emergency conditions Ability to communicate orally and in writing, cope with stressful situations and evaluate a situation, respond correctly and apply discretion and common sense Ability to provide excellent customer service Minimum Qualifications Must be a United States citizen Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age Minimum uncorrected vision not greater than 20/200 in each eye and correctable to 20/20 in each eye; able to distinguish red, green and amber Height and weight in proper proportion; must be in excellent cardiovascular physical condition Required Education and Experience One (1) year of satisfactory employment as a full-time Certified Police Officer; two (2) years preferred Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university; OR Associate\'s degree with sixty (60) college credits, or ninety (90) quarter credits; OR Thirty (30) college credits with two (2) years of active duty military service Licenses, Registrations, and/or Certificates 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. Any alcohol-related driving arrests and overall driving history will be reviewed Certified police officer (evaluation of academy coursework/hours to determine eligibility in the selection process) Criminal Record and Activity Any felony conviction is an automatic disqualification. Criminal activity that would be considered a felony under Delaware law or state law where the activity occurred is a disqualification. Arrests resulting in conviction must be pardoned prior to submitting an application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for expungement for past arrests not resulting in conviction. All arrests will be evaluated Drug Usage Use of illegal drugs two years prior to application, or any prior use of hallucinogenic drugs, will be an automatic disqualification. All other drug use is subject to review Additional Requirements Background investigation, pre-employment physical, drug testing, fitness testing, psychological testing, and a medical/criminal polygraph Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit or enroll in the payroll card program If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application at You may also attach a resume to the completed application. The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA)