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New Castle County Police Department
What New Castle County PD pays
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Not publishedLateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at New Castle County PD
POLICE OFFICER
New Castle, DECloses Nov 6, 2026Not publishedPolice Officer
DEContinuous$76,314starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationAssociate degree
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsa current out-of-state police certification with two (2) years full-time police experience and thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university
- Lateral experience required2 years
- Schedule11-hour shifts (4 on / 4 off)
- Take-home carYes
- Pension20-Year Pension
How New Castle County PD compares nearby
All 13 Philadelphia Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than New Castle County PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs New Castle County | Bonus | Miles |
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| New Castle County PD | Hiring | $76,314 | — | None | |
| Wilmington PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Elsmere PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Delaware City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| New Castle PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Newark PD | Hiring | $87,505 | +$11,191 | $10,000 |
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