Cheswold - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement

TOWN OF CHESWOLD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING

POLICE OFFICER

The Town of Cheswold (CPD) is now hiring for the position of Police Recruit, the entry-level classification to becoming a CPD Officer. The Department is a dynamic, progressive and professional organization dedicated to maintaining community partnerships which promote a high quality of life for the Town of Cheswold. The Department is actively seeking to fill 1 Police Recruit position. 

Selection Process:

1. Submission of application
2. Completion of written examination.
3. Completion of Physical Agility Test
4. Completion of oral interview
5. Completion of background investigation.
6. Completion of Chiefs Interview
7. Completion of psychological examination.
8. Completion of physical examination.
9. Completion of drug screening. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• No experience or training is necessary
• At least 21 years old by March 1, 2017.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or have applied for citizenship
• Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the U.S.
• U.S. high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED); waived if you have a college degree from an accredited college within the U.S.
• Military Veterans with honorable discharge are encouraged to apply
• Must have at least 20/20 corrected vision
• No felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault convictions; cannot currently be on probation or parole
• Must sign 5 year contract w/ Town of Cheswold Police Department

Must be available to attend DSP Police Academy in March 2017 

Physical Ability Test:

Applicants are evaluated on the following:

• 300 Meter Run
• Sit-ups
• Push Ups
• 1.5 Mile Run

Applicants are encouraged to practice the physical ability test prior to the testing date.  Applicants can download the Physical Test Log and minimum standards here by clicking on the "Cheswold PT Test Practice" document above.

Physical Ability Tests and Requirement:

300 Meter Run: All applicants must complete the 300 meter run in no more than 71 seconds.

Sit-Ups:   Male applicants must complete a minimum of 33 sit-ups and female applicants must complete a minimum of 24 sit-ups within ONE
minute. Sit-ups will be completed with hands interlaced behind the neck, knees bent, and a spotter holding the applicant’s feet. Each repetition
must begin with the shoulder blades touching the ground, and is completed when the torso is perpendicular to the ground.

Push-Ups: Each applicant will complete the maximum number of push-ups that he/she is capable of completing. The minimum number for a successful completion of this portion of the test is 22 for males and 17 for females. In order to be counted as a completed push-up, each repetition will begin with the applicant in the front leaning rest position (prone position with arms extended, elbows locked, hands on ground, legs resting on toes). The applicant will proceed to lower his/her upper torso until the chest touches a spotting object (styrofoam cup or similar object) placed on the ground below the chest. The applicant will then raise his/her body back to the front leaning rest position to complete the repetition. Resting is only permitted in the up position. Female applicants will be allowed to perform modified pushups. In order to be counted as a completed modified pushup, each repetition will begin in the front leaning rest position (prone position with arms extended, elbows locked, hands on ground, knees resting on the ground). The applicant will proceed to lower her upper torso until the chest touches a spotting object (Styrofoam cup or similar object) placed on the ground below the chest. The applicant will then raise her body back to the front leaning rest position to complete the repetition. Resting is only permitted in the up position.

1.5 Mile Run: The applicant will complete a 1.5 mile run in no more than 16:28 (Sixteen minutes and twenty eight seconds).

The above tests will be conducted in the order listed.

Test requirements and procedures for successful completion shall apply to all applicants, regardless of age or gender.

Benefits:

• Paid Academy training with salary of $14.00/hour
• Annual base pay range for Police Officer of $31,200 w/ annual pay scale increases
• Health Benefits
• Paid vacation and paid sick time accrual
• 12 hour shift schedule – every other weekend off
• Overtime and Secondary Employment assignments

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Applications will be accepted until October 28^th at 1630 hrs. after which all pre-screened qualified applicants will be notified of the testing date and time.

Christopher Workmen

Chief of Police

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.