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Delaware River and Bay Authority

Police Officer

Pay: $66,037–$67,876/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: New Castle, DE (Onsite)

Last Updated: 17 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$78,287 / year median in Delaware

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Now Hiring Certified and Non-Certified Patrol Officers The DRBA Police Department is a CALEA gold standard accredited agency committed to the highest standards of professionalism, crime prevention and public safety. Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package DRBA Police Department provides a competitive compensation package that includes:

Salary:

$66,037-$67,876 upon completing the academy. Shift differential $2000/year CALEA Bonus $3000/year Education assistance up to $5,200 a year.

Healthcare:

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage. Flexible spending account options

Leave Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Overtime Opportunities:

Additional earnings through overtime work.

Shift Schedule:

12-hour rotating shifts

Retirement Plan:

Retirement Plan options offered are 401a and 457b along with a pension plan.

FOP Membership:

Officers are part of the FOP Lodge 14 Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU). Essential Qualifications for DRBA Candidates Prospective applicants must meet the following qualifications: U.S.

Citizenship:

All candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Age:

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

Driver's License:

Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Vision:

Minimum uncorrected vision not greater than 20/200 in each eye and correctable with lenses to 20/20 in each eye. Able to distinguish between the colors of red, green and amber.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 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. ‍

Backgrounds and Selection Process:

Candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, a pre employment physical, drug testing, fitness testing, psychological testing, and a medical/criminal polygraph

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$66,037.00 - $67,876.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person