September 10, 2021 Dear Applicant: Thank you for expressing an interest in the position of Police Officer. The City is now accepting applications for this position. You must provide the following items to complete your application file:

1. Employment Application Form – Apply online at newarkde.gov/jobs. 2. Affirmative Action Form – Link provided after completing employment application.

3. Education Requirement/Military Service – To meet the minimum requirement, applicants

must possess an associate's degree or have satisfactorily completed at least half of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university. Prior military service will permit an applicant to take the written assessment test with a minimum of 30 college credits. Prior military service shall be defined as serving two or more years of a commitment with the commitment being defined as either three or more years of active duty, or six or more years of guard or reserve service. Honorable discharge and/or enlistment documentation shall be required.

Applicants must have met the above requirements at the time the background investigation begins. Any applicant who does not possess these minimum requirements when the background investigation is to commence will have their application deferred until the minimum requirements are met.

4. Original or Digital Certified College Transcript – Mail directly to the City of Newark, City

Manager’s Office, 220 South Main Street, Newark, DE 19711 or email to personnel@newark.de.us. Copies of transcripts are acceptable until certified copies are received.

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The application deadline is 4 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 for the Winter Academy Class and Friday, December 17, 2021 for the Spring Academy Class. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact HR Administrator Marta Pacheco at Ext. 2003. For questions regarding police recruitment in general, please contact Recruiter Master Corporal Will Smith at wsmith@newark.de.us or (302) 366-7100, Ext. 3413. Sincerely,

Devan M. Hardin Chief Human Resources Officer DMH/mp

September 10, 2021

Dear Applicant:

I am pleased that you have expressed an interest in a career as a City of Newark police officer. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our City and its Police Department.

The City of Newark is chartered as a council/city manager form of government, which means that City is professionally managed and adheres to a high degree of ethical standards. The city government expresses a strong “customer service” philosophy in providing for the needs of our citizens. Newark is a prosperous community that has experienced steady growth over the past decade. It is conveniently located on the I-95 corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. The University of Delaware, a 22,000-student institution, is centrally located within the City of Newark. The University enjoys a distinguished academic reputation, and its criminal justice program has several nationally recognized professors as the core group of instructors.

The Police Department maintains an authorized strength of 72 sworn officers and 21 civilian support staff.

The Police Department is internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The process of accreditation has served as a blueprint to evaluate and establish policies to address every operational component of our organization. Our values, goals, and operational procedures serve to guide the department in achieving the highest professional standards. As an organization, we value human life, professionalism, integrity, and service to the citizens of our community. We place great emphasis on interaction with the people we serve as we continue to move toward community-based policing.

We are a full-service police agency and offer a variety of unique, specialized assignments that include criminal investigations, motorcycle traffic enforcement, special operations / K-9 unit, bicycle patrol, criminalistics and crime analysis. The agency’s SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Teams are also equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

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Police personnel have developed several major projects to improve the quality of our

department and the services we deliver to the citizens of Newark. Our police computer system provides computer-aided dispatching, department-wide records storage, and retrieval of management information. It also allows personnel to access data to assist with criminal investigations. This system is connected to a statewide enhanced 9-1-1 telephone system, and all emergency calls for police, fire and ambulance that occur within our corporate limits are answered by our own communications center.

The Newark Police Department employs the latest technological equipment to better

serve our citizens. Officers have a direct link to state and national police records and can access this information from their police vehicles. Some information is also available to officers through cellular phone applications. The Department continues to improve its day-to-day operations and has recently incorporated body worn cameras.

The above information represents a brief overview of the City of Newark and the Police Department. The City is committed to recruiting competent and dedicated employees, and I am seeking individuals who will become future leaders in the law enforcement profession. I encourage you to follow through with your interest in becoming a Newark police officer.

If you have any questions relating to the City of Newark and the Police Department, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Paul M. Tiernan Chief of Police

Physical Agility TestThe physical agility test measures the candidates speed, endurance, strength, flexibility and agility.

Oral InterviewThe candidates who achieve a passing score on the written exam and physical agility test will be contacted to participate in an oral interview. Each candidate is rated on the following traits: appearance, manner and bearing, motivation, oral expression, and judgment.

Eligibility RosterEach of the top candidates will receive a composite score consisting of the written examination score and the oral interview. Bonus points will be added for education and police officer certification. Candidates will be ranked based upon composite scores and then added to the eligibility roster from which all appointments are made. If the City feels there are no remaining qualified candidates on the eligibility roster, the City may terminate the roster at any time.

Background Investigation and Polygraph ExamA background investigation and polygraph exam are conducted on each candidate on the eligibility roster on an as-needed basis. A candidate may be disqualified from the eligibility roster if the background investigation or polygraph exam reveals negative information pertaining to the character or conduct of the candidate.

AppointmentWhen a position becomes available, the Chief of Police will interview the three highest rated candidates and may recommend one to fill the vacancy. The Chief’s recommendation will be approved or declined by the City Manager. The probationary appointment is contingent on a favorable psychological evaluation of the

candidate and a positive assessment of the candidate’s medical condition as determined by a pre-employment physical examination. There is a 6-month probation period after completing academy training.

Selection PolicyIt is the policy of the City of Newark to foster, maintain, and promote equal opportunity to all persons. The City shall select employees on the basis of the applicant’s qualifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or physical or mental disability (except when age or disability is a bona fide occupational qualification).

The City of Newark seeks to select police officers from as broad a field of applicants as possible in order to obtain the most qualified and competent candidates. The selection of candidates is based on valid, applicable, and job-related qualification criteria.

How to Apply

www.newarkde.gov/jobswww.newarkde.gov/policerecruit

For further information, please contact

City Manager’s OfficeCity of Newark

220 South Main StreetNewark, DE 19711(302) 366-7000

personnel@newark.de.us • www.newarkde.gov

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Critical Attributes of Police OfficersThe City of Newark seeks police officer applicants that will embody the Department’s values of Life, Integrity, Professionalism and Service. The applicant must be highly motivated, honest, compassionate, possess common sense, and exercise good judgment. Police officers are expected to follow orders, assume a great deal of responsibility, act independently, endure stress, function while exposed to danger, communicate effectively, give credible testimony, combine their physical and mental resources, and maintain a professional, self-assured demeanor at all times.

Finally, the City seeks police officer applicants who will continue our tradition of loyalty, honesty, and good moral character. All City employees and officials must abide by the City’s Code of Ethics in order to maintain the highest standards of morality and to instill public confidence in the integrity of government.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Police OfficerCity of Newark police officers are required to perform a wide range of duties related to law enforcement, including:

● Patrol activities

● Directing traffic

● Responding to complaints

● Issuing warnings & summonses

● Conducting investigations & field interrogations

● Initiating arrests

● Preparing written reports

Speciaized assignments include:

● Patrol

● Criminal Investigation

● Traffic

● K9

● SWAT

● Drug Unit

● Street Crimes

Minimum StandardsBefore filing an application, each applicant for police officer must meet the following minimum standards:

● Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment.

● Must be a United States citizen.

● Have an Associate’s Degree or have satisfactorily completed half of the requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, or 30 credits with prior military service. Minimum military service means 2+ years of service to a commitment. Commitment means 3+ years active or 6+ years Reserve/Guard.

● A current valid driver’s license with at least one year of driving experience prior to application and no suspensions or revocations within the last three years prior to application.

● No felony convictions.

● Physical Requirements:

⊲ Visual acuity of 20/20; corrected vision ok.

⊲ Normal color vision, night vision, and peripheral vision.

⊲ Normal directional, volume, and frequency levels of hearing.

⊲ No major impediment of the senses.

⊲ No physical limitations that would be detrimental to the proper performance of police duties.

⊲ The physical abilities as necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Salary and Benefits

● A competitive salary: approximate starting salary $56,706, as of January 2021 (upon completion of academy)

● Health Insurance (No cost for employee only coverage)

● Dental Insurance (No cost for employee only coverage)

● Life Insurance (Up to $150,000 no cost to employee)

● Long-Term Disability Insurance

● Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

● State of Delaware Pension Plan

● Retiree Health Savings Plan

● Social Security Coverage

● Tax-Deferred Savings Plan

● All uniforms and equipment, plus an annual cash cleaning allowance

● College Education Assistance and annual stipend

RecruitmentApplication PeriodRecruitment for Newark Police Officers is on a non-continuous basis. Applications are solicited only during the specified recruitment period. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualification standards and have successfully completed each phase of the selection process will be placed on the eligibility roster.

Application ProcedureDuring the recruitment period you may apply online at www.newarkde.gov/jobs. All application materials must be returned prior to the application deadline.

Selection ProcessThe most qualified applicants are invited to compete in a job-related and competitive selection process. Each applicant must successfully complete the minimum requirements of each phase of the selection process to remain eligible. Applicants failing to complete a phase of the selection process are eliminated from further consideration and notified by e-mail. The following are the phases of the selection process:

Written ExaminationThe written examination is a validated, standardized entry level test for a police officer. A minimum passing score of 70% must be obtained.

POSTED: September 10, 2021

POLICE OFFICER The City of Newark, Delaware, a professionally managed and growing university community, is

accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of police officer. Applicants must be

at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license with no recent suspension, have no felony

convictions, meet pre-employment assessment requirements and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants must

also possess an Associate’s degree or its equivalent (minimum 60 credits) OR 30 credits with military

service (minimum military service shall be 2+ years service to a commitment; commitment shall be 3+

years Active or 6+ years Reserve/Guard).

This is a rewarding career opportunity that offers a competitive salary, participation in the State of

Delaware County and Municipal Pension Plan and excellent fringe benefit program. Starting salary is

$56,706 ($45,801 while attending the police academy) with possibility for rapid advancement.

Applicants will undergo an extensive screening process which includes a written test and COPT physical

exam, oral interview, health and exercise assessment, background investigation, polygraph test,

physical examination, and psychological evaluation.

Winter Academy Class

Application Deadline: Friday, October 22, 2021 at 4 p.m. You must also submit the Affirmative Action Form and a copy of college transcripts. Written Exam & COPT Physical Test: Saturday, October 30, 2021. Oral Interviews: Monday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 2. If you live 100+ miles away, your oral interview will also be conducted on Saturday, October 30, 2021 after the completion of the written exam and COPT physical test.

Spring Academy Class

Application Deadline: Friday, December 17, 2021 at 4 p.m. You must also submit the Affirmative Action Form and a copy of college transcripts. Written Exam & COPT Physical Test: Saturday, January 8, 2022. Oral Interviews: Monday, January 10 and Tuesday, January 11. If you live 100+ miles away, your oral interview will also be conducted on Saturday, January 8, 2022 after the completion of the written exam and COPT physical test. Interested individuals must complete an application, Affirmative Action Form and submit college

transcripts at www.newarkde.gov/jobs by the designated deadline noted for the Winter and Spring

academies. EOE.

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City of Newark, Delaware Position Classification Plan

Job Title: Police Officer

Employee Classification: FOP Emergency Status: Emergency Essential Department: Police Salary Grade: 1

Division: Nature of Work This is a technical and professional position responsible for providing general assistance to the public, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating crimes and traffic accidents, and protecting life and property. The work is performed according to narrowly prescribed guidelines and under limited supervision.

Illustrative Examples of Work 1. Patrols assigned area(s) by walking, riding bicycle or motorcycle, or driving a vehicle. 2. Initiates appropriate action to enforce laws and ordinances. 3. Investigates criminal activity and traffic accidents. 4. Prepares appropriate report of activities on prescribed forms. 5. Performs public relations work promoting Department services. 6. Keeps informed of current developments in the field of law enforcement including new legislation, recent

court decisions, administrative decisions, professional trends, and technological advancements which might affect Department operations.

7. Responds to citizen concerns, identifies neighborhood/community problems, and makes recommendation or takes appropriate action to correct problems.

8. Cooperates with other police and social service agencies to suppress and/or prevent crime and to direct available services to persons in need of assistance and/or intervention.

9. Testifies in court or administrative hearings to bring criminal and traffic cases to their proper conclusion. 10. Performs specialized assignments as directed. 11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards Experience:

1. Good knowledge of the modern principles and practices of the field of municipal law enforcement. 2. Good knowledge of state and local ordinances. 3. The ability to exercise independent judgment in non-routine situations in a timely manner. 4. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 5. The ability to remain calm during extremely stressful situations. 6. The ability to use a firearm in a safe and effective manner. 7. The ability to maintain a professional, caring, helpful and positive attitude. 8. The physical skills necessary to perform the duties of the position. 9. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, elected officials and

the general public. 10. Good judgment, integrity, thoroughness, and dependability.

Education and Certification: 1. Graduation from police academy. 2. Possession of a valid Class D driver’s license and a good driving record.

Essential Job Standards 1. Ability to sit, stand and kneel for an extended period of time in an administrative environment. 2. Ability to walk and navigate uneven surfaces in the field to supervise direct reports.

City of Newark, Delaware Position Classification Plan

3. Ability to lift and carry related materials/parts of at least 25 pounds while utilizing proper safety measures. 4. Lift materials, as needed, overhead to complete job tasks. 5. Ability to type on a keyboard, use a mouse, and view monitors for an extended period of time in an

administrative setting. Approved By:

City Manager Date