Capitol Police Officer III

This level describes lead work involving law enforcement, protective services, community policing, training, and threat management.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Implements appropriate law enforcement action in response to criminal, domestic violence, traffic, miscellaneous complaints and other activities. 
• Investigates suspicious and criminal activity which includes detecting, collecting and preserving physical evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects and defendants, processing charging documents, executing search and arrest warrants and processing defendants. 
• Performs vehicle and foot patrol of assigned areas. 
• Performs community policing through informational presentations and educational seminars for other state agencies, schools, the public and community organizations.   
• Provides protective services to judges, victims, jurors, witnesses, state employees and visitors, legislators and the general public as needed. 
• Provides assistance to other law enforcement agencies as back-up or primary response. 
• Takes physical custody of and transports felons and  prisoners to appropriate facilities. 
• Presents evidence and testimony and prosecutes cases in court.  
• Prepares a variety of reports pertaining to response of incidents, daily activities, investigations and training.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Capitol Police Officer III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of an active State of Delaware Council on Police Training Certificate or equivalent, OR eligibility for recertification per Delaware Administrative Code Title 1, Chapter 801, Section 8.0 Re-activation Requirements of Police Officers.
2. At least three years' experience as a Certified Police Officer.
3. Two years’ experience in law enforcement which includes interpreting and enforcing laws, investigating suspicious or criminal activity, interviewing witnesses, victims, suspects and defendants, executing search and arrests warrants and processing defendants.
4. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

A satisfactory fingerprint-based background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.