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As a valued member of the City of Delaware Police Department, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our residents on a daily basis. Our Police Department responds to approximately 32,000 service calls annually. In line with our community policing philosophy, we collaborate with citizens and various agencies to address the root causes of crime, conflict, and safety concerns, working together to create a safer and harmonious environment.

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“Work Hard, Train Hard, Be Safe, Be the Best”

What Sets Us Apart

What’s in it for You

Best of Both Worlds

Work Hard, Train Hard, Be the Best

What’s in it for You

Experience benefits that extend beyond the standard:

  • Competitive compensation
  • OPOTA certification cost paid for by the City
  • Receive starting Police Officer wage while attending the academy
  • Top-notch healthcare coverage with multiple plans to choose from
  • Generous time-off packages (including guaranteed vacation time-off)
  • Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund
  • Ohio Deferred Compensation
  • Longevity pay
  • Uniform allowance
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Physical fitness incentives
  • Wellness incentives
  • Discounted health premiums

Best of Both Worlds

Just north of the state capital, Columbus, the Delaware Police Department provides the perfect balance of big-city opportunities with a small-town, close-knit feel. These opportunities include:

  • Patrol Officer
  • Detective
  • Canine Handler
  • Bike Patrol
  • S.W.A.T.
  • Drone Team
  • School Resource Officer
  • Crisis Negotiation Team
  • Leadership Roles
  • Paid Training

Work Hard, Train Hard, Be Safe, Be the Best

The Delaware City Police Department has a long history of dedicated service to our community, and it starts with hiring the very Best to wear our uniform. The Delaware City Police Department remains successful by focusing on four major objectives: Work Hard, Train Hard, Be Safe, Be the Best!

Work Hard:

  • 30k calls for service per year
  • 45k plus growing population
  • Vibrant downtown with many outdoor specialty events (First Friday, parades, farmers markets, live music, DORA, fireworks)
  • Multiple specialty units to include (K-9 unit, Drone Team, Bike Unit, SWAT, Negotiators, Narcotics Unit, Detective Unit, School Resource Officers, Accident Reconstruction Unit)

Work Hard:

  • 30k calls for service per year
  • 45k plus growing population
  • Vibrant downtown with many outdoor specialty events (First Friday, parades, farmers markets, live music, DORA, fireworks)
  • Multiple specialty units to include (K-9 unit, Drone Team, Bike Unit, SWAT, Negotiators, Narcotics Unit, Detective Unit, School Resource Officers, Accident Reconstruction Unit)

Be Safe:

  • We keep our officers and community safe by investing in their training and providing the very best equipment to include:
    • Rifle-rated ballistic door panels and shields in cruisers.
    • Rifle hard plates for exterior vests issued to all officers
    • Foam projectile multi-launcher in every cruiser
    • The latest models of rifles and shotguns secured in each cruiser
    • Each officer assigned Body Worn Camera. Each cruiser equipped with video.
    • Multi-use drones ready for deployment
    • Advanced 800mhz Radio Communication System

Be the Best:

  • Our community deserves the Best!
  • We strive for “Excellence in Everything”
  • We are looking for servant-oriented individuals, who are willing to give us their very Best!

Vision Statement

The Delaware Police Department endeavors to maintain order, enforce laws fairly, and protect the life, peace and property of the citizens of Delaware. The members of the department will work cooperatively with its citizens to provide a safe community and strive to enhance the quality of life for all.

Joining the Team

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OUR RECRUITING PROCESS

1

Meet the Qualifications

  • Minimum age of 21 at time of appointment
  • US Citizen or hold a permanent resident card
  • High School Grad/GED
  • Valid OHIO State Driver's License at time of appointment
  • Vision must be correctable to 20/20 with no color blindness
  • Job Description and Disqualifiers: Read here
  • Residency requirement upon hire is Delaware County or an adjacent County
2

Qualify For the Civil Service List

  • Complete online application
  • Pass the physical agility test (PAT) at scheduled onsite event
  • Pass the panel interview with an average score of 75% or higher
  • Additional points awarded for college education, military service, and police officer certification AFTER passing the interview
  • Candidate’s total score is ranked on Eligible List for certification by Civil Service
3

Complete the Background

  • Background Assessment/Investigation
  • Psychological Indexes
  • Polygraph
  • Psychological evaluation
  • Physical/drug screen
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Salary

Step 1 $72,716.80
Step 2 $77,272.00
Step 3 $82,785.00
Step 4 $96,948.80
Step 5 $101,275.20

i. Top pay reached within 4 years of hire

ii. OPOTA certified candidates with previous full-time experience may be eligible for lateral transfer

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