Patrol Officer (Certified)

PATROL OFFICER

(CERTIFIED)

All Locations

(New Castle, DE; Cape May, NJ; Lewes, DE)

2025 Certified New Hire Salary $67,876 (Annualized)

2025 FTO Completion $69,763 (Annualized)

Opening Date : December 8, 2025 Closing Date : Until Filled

I. POSITION SUMMARY

The 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 a

professional and courteous environment

objectives

traffic and criminal investigations for prosecution purposes

promptly and by providing assistance to those in need

established safety and security practices and by correcting and / or reporting safety and / or

security hazards or risks

a field search and guarding the arrestee to prevent escape or suicide

collision investigation (i.e., interview witnesses, sketch and measure collision scenes,

determine contributing factors and identify violations, etc.)

offensive and defensive tactics to subdue combative subjects

conditions

arrest reports

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

to civil disputes, and testify in Family Court

narrow, elevated surfaces

maintain daily logs

efficient manner

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

resource materials

decisions

evaluate a situation, respond correctly and apply appropriate discretion and common

sense

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

correctable with lenses to 20 / 20 in each eye. Able to distinguish

between the colors of red, green and amber

cardiovascular physical condition

V. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

(2) years preferred, clearly indicating the maturity of the applicant.

Associate's degree from an accredited college / university, or sixty (60) college credit

hours, or higher. This may also be ninety (90) quarter credits from an accredited

college / university. OR

Thirty (30) college credits from an accredited college / university, or forty-five (45)

quarter credits from an accredited college / university. In this situation, the applicant

must also have two (2) years of active duty military service.

VI. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND / OR CERTIFICATES

driving experience. An applicant with a prior driving suspension or revocation must

have 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

applicant's academy will be evaluated to determine the applicant's eligibility in the

selection process)

VII. CRIMINAL RECORD AND ACTIVITY

would be considered a felony under Delaware law or the law of the state in which the

activity occurred is a disqualification. Arrests resulting in conviction must be

pardoned prior to submitting an application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to

apply for an expungement on any past arrests not resulting in conviction. All arrests

will be subject to evaluation.

VIII. DRUG USAGE

hallucinogenic drug, will be an automatic disqualification. All other drug use,

including illegally using prescribed drugs, is subject to review.

VIII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

employment physical, drug testing, fitness testing, psychological testing, and a

medical / criminal polygraph

a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their biweekly

pay

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the on-line

application at www.drba.net. In addition, you also have the option of attaching a

resume to the completed application.

The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer