Town of Smyrna Police Department

TOWN OF SMYRNA POLICE DEPARTMENT

NORMAN E. WOOD ● CHIEF OF POLICE

The Town of Smyrna Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Recruit. We are looking for an individual with strong integrity and problem-solving skills to join our growing organization in this role. You will maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, state, and/or federal laws, in addition, you will patrol areas, direct traffic, issue traffic summonses, investigate accidents, apprehend and arrest suspects.

Police Officer Requirements:

·  High school diploma or equivalent;

·  College credit in criminal justice or related field preferred

·  Must be 21 years of age at time of employment and hold a valid driver’s license

·  Physically capable of performing duties (running, climbing, lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 pounds, subduing or restraining persons)

·  Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

·  Must pass background check, medical and psychological exam, and drug screening

·  Excellent communication skills, including de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention

STARTING RECRUIT PAY:$48,160.32

Benefits

§  State of Delaware County and Municipal Pension Plan (as of January 1, 2016)

§  Uniforms provided and cleaned by the Town of Smyrna

§  Shoe allowance

§  Vacation and sick leave (12-24 days vacation, increases with time in service)

§  Longevity Pay

§  Paid Holidays

§  Shift Differential Pay

§  Court Pay/Stand by pay

§  Detective on call pay

§  Up to40 hours vacation sell back (Yearly)

§  College tuition assistance

§  Blood bank membership

§  Deferred Compensation/Investment Plan

§  12 hour shifts (Patrol)

§  Tax Deferred Medical/Child Care Program

To apply for this position, please visit: https://smyrna.delaware.gov/jobs.aspx. The deadline for applications to be submitted is 8 am on Monday, January 1, 2018. The written test and physical agility test will take place at Smyrna High School on Saturday, January 6, 2018.

Any questions, please contact Kelly S. Cykosky @ (302) 223-7032.

The Smyrna Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

325 West Glenwood Avenue, Smyrna, DE 19977 ● PHONE (302) 653-9217 ● FAX (302) 653-3491