Police Officer

Police Careers | New Castle County, DE - Official Website Skip to Main Content Home Governance Departments Public Safety Police Police Careers Police Careers Police Careers Salary & Benefits + Salary › Starting Salary $76,314 Find More at Benefits | New Castle County, DE + Pension › 20-Year Pension Find More at Benefits | New Castle County, DE + Healthcare › Health, dental, and life insurance Sick leave, disability, hospital indemnity, and cancer insurance available Find More at Benefits | New Castle County, DE + Time Off & Leave › Paid holidays Vacation and sick leave are accrued annually Find More at Benefits | New Castle County, DE + Additional Benefits › Take-home vehicles Laptop computers 11-hour shifts (4 on / 4 off) Uniforms provided Credit Union Deferred Compensation Plan Flexible Spending Account Find More at Benefits | New Castle County, DE Career Paths Community Services Unit Criminal Investigation Unit Crisis Negotiation Unit Evidence Detection Unit K-9 Unit Motorcycle Unit Mounted Patrol Unit Ordnance Disposal Patrol Division Professional Development Unit Policy, Accreditation and Research (P.A.R) Special Weapons & Tactics Unit Traffic Services Unit Qualifications The selection process for New Castle County police officers is a highly competitive one. A successful candidate must possess: Good social skills and general intelligence Good powers of observation and memory Good judgment and ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Excellent moral character and cardiovascular and physical condition + Minimum Qualifications › Applicants will be permitted to participate in the written test portion of the process provided they meet the following requirements: U.S. Citizen High School Diploma or GED Valid Driver's License At least 21 years old by the completion of the academy Find More at Qualifications | New Castle County, DE + Additional Requirements › Associate's Degree or at least sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university in which you were enrolled and received a GPA; OR at least two (2) cumulative years of active military service with the Armed Services of the United States with an honorable discharge and thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR achievement of the supervisory rank of E5 (its equivalent) or above at the time of discharge, in the Armed Services of the United States with an honorable discharge; OR at least four (4) cumulative years of active military service with the Armed Services of the United States with an honorable discharge; OR a current Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission certified police officer with four (4) years of full-time police experience and thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR a current out-of-state certified police officer with two (2) years of full-time police experience and thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR five (5) consecutive years of progressively responsible work experience that demonstrate the applicant's ability to meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. Find More at Qualifications | New Castle County, DE Community Programs We’re more than law enforcement we're part of your neighborhood. ✔ Citizens Police Academy ✔ Youth Outreach ✔ Neighborhood Watch Support Learn how you can get involved. Explore Programs Contact Us Professional Development Unit Email 3601 N. DuPont Hwy New Castle, DE 19720 302-395-8140 302-395-8195 Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow