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The Dover Police Department is one of six agencies authorized to hold police academies in the State of Delaware. Training consists of a multi-phase program that begins with the Police Training Academy session of approximately 6 months, followed by an 10-week Field Training Officer program. After the completion of a 2-year probationary period, officers are eligible for movement into specialized areas based on supervisor recommendations and specialized training. The Dover Police Department continuously provides professional law enforcement training and re-certification to its own officers as well as to officers from surrounding agencies.
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| 21 years of age upon completion of Police Academy, and must not exceed 35 years by date of entering the Academy. Delaware certified officers who exceed 35 years of age at the time application is filed with the Dover Police, and who are members of the Delaware County/Municipal pension plan who can complete 20 years of credited service by age 55 under the pension plan, may be approved for employment (Dover Police participates in the above named pension plan). |
| Provide Proof of High School Graduation or
G.E.D. (The Dover Police Department does not require college but college education is preferred). |
| Good reputation and character. |
| No criminal conviction record without proof of pardon or expungment. |
| Possess a valid Delaware drivers license at time of appointment. |
| Must have a good driving record. |
| Minimum eyesight acuity 20/200 correctable to 20/20 in each eye with soft contact lenses. Must be able to distinguish between the colors of Red/Green/Amber. Applicants shall have no pathology of the eyes. |
| Must submit a completed application for employment to the Dover Police Department. |
| Must successfully complete the Application/Hiring process. Click here for details. |
The Dover Police Department is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
You can contact the Planning and Training Unit
at (302)736-7116.
Currently, Police Officer Recruits start at a salary of $40,678. After 2 years of service, salary increases to $45,506.
At our present authorized strength of 91 sworn police officers, the City of Dover offers a full package of benefits including the following:
| Liberal retirement package |
| Health and hospitalization |
| Vision care plan |
| Optional dental plan |
| Education incentive and reimbursement |
| Physical fitness incentive |
| Court pay |
| Paid uniform maintenance |
| Paid sick, vacation, and holiday leave |
| Shoe allowance |
| Shift differential |
| Basic uniforms provided |
The Dover Police Department is a modern, progressive agency. The department takes a pro-active attitude towards law enforcement. Those officers who are dedicated professionals have many opportunities to advance in the field of law enforcement. After an initial service period in the Patrol Unit, officers may be selected for positions in the following career paths:
In addition to sworn officer positions, many civilian positions are available including:
| 911 Communications |
| Police Records |
| Computer/Network Support |
| Special Services |
| Photography/Evidence |
| Victim Services |
| Maintenance/Custodial |
| Secretarial |
For a listing of the City of Dover current job postings, click here.
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This page last updated 07/24/2007