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 FilledResponsibilities Engage in interpersonal communications with the public and co-workers by promoting a professional and courteous environmentParticipate with co-workers and supervisors in the advancement of the troop\'s goals and objectivesComplete assigned and self-initiated workloadsEfficiently analyze and organize information and evidence obtained during traffic and criminal investigations for prosecution purposesDeliver emergency services to the public by responding to calls for service safely and promptly and by providing assistance to those in needProtect 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 risksResponsible for the entire arrest procedure including examining, handcuffing, conducting a field search and guarding the arrestee to prevent escape or suicideExercise discretion in the use of deadly and non-deadly forcearraign a defendant, as well as testify in courtMake 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 lawsPossess the physical ability necessary to engage in physical confrontations using offensive and defensive tactics to subdue combative subjectsNormally work a 12-hour rotating shift and adapt to irregular working conditionsWrite different types of reports, including traffic reports, summonses and arrest reportsIdentify public utility problems and report other road hazardsAssist motorists in need of assistance or to perform traffic direction and controlUtilize 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 equipmentMay instruct suspects on the process to obtain an attorney, enforce court orders, respond to civil disputes, and testify in Family CourtPrepare search warrants, collect evidence, and inventory stolen propertyStanding/walking continuously for more than half the work shift and walking on narrow, elevated surfacesPrepare interdepartmental memorandums and daily operational reports, as well as maintain daily logsClean and inspect firearms and perform random equipment inspectionsProvide superior customer service by responding in a courteous and efficient mannerRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of laws and departmental rules/regulations/procedures, as well as other resource materialsKnowledge of weapon craft and knowledge of court decisionsSkilled in the use of firearms, as well as non-lethal weaponsAble to drive in both emergency and non-emergency conditionsAbility to communicate orally and in writing, cope with stressful situations and evaluate a situation, respond correctly and apply discretion and common senseAbility to provide excellent customer serviceMinimum Qualifications Must be a United States citizenMust be at least twenty-one (21) years of ageMinimum uncorrected vision not greater than 20/200 in each eye and correctable to 20/20 in each eye; able to distinguish red, green and amberHeight and weight in proper proportion; must be in excellent cardiovascular physical conditionRequired Education and Experience One (1) year of satisfactory employment as a full-time Certified Police Officer; two (2) years preferredBachelor\'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 serviceLicenses, 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 reviewedCertified 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 evaluatedDrug 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 reviewAdditional Requirements Background investigation, pre-employment physical, drug testing, fitness testing, psychological testing, and a medical/criminal polygraphDelaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit or enroll in the payroll card programIf you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application at www.drba.net. You may also attach a resume to the completed application.The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr

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