Be The Difference
As a member of the City of Delaware police department, you will make a difference in the lives of our residents every day. The Police Department annually handles nearly 32,000 calls for service. Consistent with the concept of community policing, the department assists citizens in eliminating the underlying cause of crime, conflict and safety hazards through a coordinated and concerted effort from the community and various agencies.
Our Recruiting Process
Meet the qualificationsStep 1
- 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
Qualify for the Civil Service ListStep 2
- 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
Complete the background Step 3
- Background Assessment/Investigation
- Psychological Indexes
- Polygraph
- Psychological evaluation
- Physical/drug screen
Expand your skills and career
A benefit of being a City of Delaware Police Officer is the opportunity to expand your career in the direction of your interests. We encourage ongoing growth and training and you will earn the opportunity to work in one of our specialty units such as K-9, bike patrol, tactical and more.
Delaware is great for new officers who want to experience all aspects of law enforcement as well as those who are moving from another police department and want to further their career.
