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Capitol Police Officer I (#UBBB02)
$64,519.00 Yearly Min / $71,372.00 Yearly Mid / $89,215.00 Yearly Max

Capitol Police Officer II (#UBBB03)
$72,259.00 Yearly Min / $75,946.00 Yearly Mid / $94,933.00 Yearly Max

Capitol Police Officer III (#UBBB04)
$80,926.00 Yearly Min / $80,926.00 Yearly Mid / $101,018.00 Yearly Max


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Description of Occupational Work

This class series has seven levels of work in the Public Safety occupational group, Law Enforcement and Public Safety occupational series performing services where status is granted by statute with the authority and duty to enforce criminal laws and are responsible for the prevention, detection and investigation of crime. This group is concerned with the protection of persons and property against loss, injury or disturbance resulting from criminal acts, accidents and other hazards. Training and skill in the use of weapons is required as is the periodic qualification with weapons. Employees must satisfy requirements set forth in statute to carry out their commission and duties and require certification. Performs patrol officer duties to enforce criminal laws and conducts criminal investigations.

Note: The career ladder incorporates levels Recruit, I, II and III.  All positions allocated into the career ladder are classified at the III.  The Recruit level is to provide entry for hiring new employees into the class series but does not preclude hiring new employees at higher levels.  To implement the career ladder, current employees are assigned to the level for which they meet promotional standards.  Employees are promoted through the career ladder in accordance with promotional standards.  The promotional standards, a selection document under separate cover, sets forth the criteria that defines and describes the requirements that must be met at the various levels.

Essential Functions

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.

Levels of Work

Capitol Police Officer I
This level describes full performance law enforcement, protective services and community policing work. Full performance (full range of Enforcement Officer activities).

  • Receives less supervisory direction and assistance.
  • Provides on-the-job law enforcement training to lower level Officers.
  • Assists in presenting formal educational seminars and specialized training to other state agencies and law enforcement agencies. 
  • Regular contacts are typically with other state agencies, other law enforcement agencies and people that are believed to be violent, intoxicated and possessing weapons.
Capitol Police Officer II 
This class describes full performance work involving law enforcement, protective services, community policing and training.

  • Full performance (full range of law enforcement activities). 
  • Receives general supervision - supervisor does periodic review of progress.
  • Provides on-the-job training and technical guidance to lower level Officers.
  • Typically assigned to a geographic area; may be assigned to identify and implement compliance and enforcement priorities for an assigned area such as  enforcement/safety,  training, multiple agency investigations and emergency response.
  • Presents  informational presentations and educational seminars to state employees, community organizations and the public in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Regular contacts are typically with lower level Officers, other State, Federal and local law enforcement agencies, community organizations, the public and people that are believed to be violent, intoxicated and possessing weapons.
Capitol Police Officer III
This level describes lead work involving law enforcement, protective services, community policing, training, and threat management. 

  • Receives minimal supervision.
  • Full range of Enforcement Officer activities. 
  • Lead investigator involving serious accidents, complex complaints or evaluation of illegal acts appearing to be of a regular and organized nature.
  • Coordinates with other law enforcement agencies within Delaware.
  • Provides on-the-job training to lower level Officers.
  • Presents training and certification to state agencies, state, county and municipal officers, other state agencies, other law enforcement agencies, community organization saw enforcement agencies and Division personnel.
  • Prepares and presents informational presentations and educational seminars to state employees, community organizations and the public.
  • Regular contacts are typically with lower level Officers, the public and people that are believed to be violent, intoxicated and possessing weapons. 
Sergeant, Capitol Police
This is advanced law enforcement work at the supervisory level which includes participating in the work of law enforcement, investigation, community policing, and certification training or serves as principal investigator in the most complex investigations which includes participating in the work of law enforcement, investigation, community policing, and certification training. The class reports to a technical superior. 

  • First line supervisor or principal investigator in the most complex investigations.
  • Leads or oversees investigations involving in-depth, long term illegal acts which involves coordinating with subordinate officers and other state, surrounding state and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Coordinates with other prosecuting entities to ensure appropriate arrest and judicial procedures.
  • Performs full range of enforcement activities.
  • Provides formal training and certification to subordinates, other state agencies and other law enforcement agencies.
  • Prepares and presents formal informational presentations and educational seminars to state employees, community organizations and the public.   
  • Works with other state agencies in implementing applicable management plans which includes identifying key personnel and conducting training and regular exercise drills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSA’s listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the requirements of every position in the class.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of law enforcement.
  • Knowledge of applicable Division and State laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques and procedures including the collection/preservation of evidence.
  • Knowledge of search and seizure and arrest laws.
  • Knowledge of the use of investigative and enforcement equipment.
  • Knowledge of emergency medical techniques.
  • Knowledge of safety, security and crime prevention techniques as they relate to community policing in state owned and controlled properties.
  • Knowledge of constitutional rights and court processes and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the use of DELJIS, CJIS and NCIC computer network systems.
  • Knowledge of technical and investigative report writing.
  • Knowledge of public speaking and teaching methods and techniques.
  • Skill in interviewing and interrogation techniques.
  • Skill in dealing with people in stressful situations.
  • Skill in the use of Division issued firearms and other weapons.
  • Skill in first aid and emergency operations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to prosecute cases in various courts.
  • Ability to train lower level Officers.
  • Ability to prepare a variety of reports.
  • Ability to conduct informational presentations and educational seminars.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other state agencies, other law enforcement agencies, community organizations, schools and the public. 
  • Ability to assess information and determine a course of action.
The Officer III requires the following additional knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Knowledge of adult education methods and techniques.
  • Knowledge of public speaking methods and techniques.
  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques of developing informational presentations and educational seminars.       
The Sergeant requires the following additional knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Skill in conducting investigations.
  • Skill in the presentation of oral, written and visual materials to groups.
  • Ability to coordinate/supervise the work of other enforcement officers.

Job Requirements

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).
CLASS:
UBBB02		 EST:
7/1/2000		 REV:
FORMERLY JOB CLASS:
26680
CLASS:
UBBB03		 EST:
7/1/2000		 REV:
FORMERLY JOB CLASS:
26681
CLASS:
UBBB04		 EST:
7/1/2000		 REV:
FORMERLY JOB CLASS:
26682