Police Officer

Job Description

ACCEPTING CERTIFIED AND NON-CERTIFIED CANDIDATES

THIS APPLICATION CLOSES ON SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The general responsibilities of a Police Officer for the Town of Smyrna include responding to calls for service, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, and operating police vehicles when on routine patrol.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage in interpersonal communications with the public and co-workers by promoting a professional and courteous environment
• Participate with co-workers and supervisors in the advancement of the department's goals and objectives
• Required to efficiently analyze and organize information and evidence obtained during traffic and criminal investigations for prosecution purposes
• Deliver emergency services to the public by responding to calls for service safely and promptly and by providing assistance to those in need
• Protect 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 risks
• Responsible for the entire arrest procedure including examining, handcuffing, conducting a field search and guarding the arrestee to prevent escape or suicide
• Required to exercise discretion in the use of deadly and non-deadly force
• May be required to arraign a defendant, as well as testify in court
• Able to make NCIC, DELJIS, and CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) inquiries and conduct a full traffic collision investigation (i.e., interview witnesses, sketch and measure collision scenes, determine contributing factors and identify violations, etc.)
• Enforce criminal, traffic laws of the State of Delaware and Ordinances of the Town of Smyrna
• Must possess the physical ability necessary to subdue attacking or resisting individuals
• May be required to work rotating shifts and adapt to irregular working conditions
• Required to write different types of reports, including traffic reports, summonses and arrest reports
• Able to identify public utility problems and report other road hazards
• Assist motorists in need of assistance or to perform traffic direction and control
• Utilize a variety of equipment in the performance of their job duties, including but not limited to an automobile, 800 MHz police radio, baton, breath testing instrument, computer terminal, fire extinguisher, flashlight, handcuffs, radar and lidar, semi-automatic pistol, long gun, body armor and photographic equipment
• May instruct suspects on the process to obtain an attorney, enforce court orders, respond to civil disputes, and testify in Multiple Courts
• Prepare search and arrest warrants, collect evidence, and inventory stolen property
• May engage in a physical altercation after being assaulted, may have to stand / walk continuously for more than one-half the work shift and walk on narrow, elevated surfaces
• Prepare interdepartmental memorandums and daily operational reports, as well as maintain daily logs
• Clean and inspect firearms and perform random equipment inspections

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND / OR CERTIFICATES

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Base Salary :

CERTIFIED STARTING PAY : Based on experience

2025 RECRUIT STARTING PAY : $61,473.83 ($63,796.97 after academy and field training)

2026 RECRUIT STARTING PAY : $64,240.15 ($66,667.83 after academy and field training)

Benefits :

Physical Agility Test Standards

Selection Process Outline

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be able to save your progress and return later. Be prepared to answer questions pertaining to your education, employment, background, and driving history. You will be asked to submit a resume and you will need to provide your driver's license number.

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