EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Date Posted: Thursday, September 4th, 2025EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Townsend Police Department is currently accepting applications from Delaware POST certified officers, out of State certified officers and non certified applicants with a starting salary of $56,000 .
Comprehensive Benefits Offered: We offer medical, dental and vision benefits ,Group Life insurance, Accidental death & dismemberment benefits, Delaware Municipal Police Pension, paid leave, personal time, compensation time, holiday pay, special duty overtime, training opportunities and a take home vehicle.
This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established, state accredited police department where your input is valued, working in partnership with the Chief of Police to expand the agency from the ground up. Townsend is a growing town with expanding development’s, potential business growth and outdoor recreation areas.
If you believe you have what it takes to join our proactive team please complete the Townsend General Employment Application by Clicking Here https://townsend.delaware.gov/news/ OR https://townsend.delaware.gov/…/job-opening-certified…/
Please submit your completed application by mail to:
Town of Townsend
Attn: Police Department
141 Main Street, P.O. Box 223
Townsend, DE 19734
or via email to Chief Robert Longo at Robert.Longo@cj.state.de.us or Lt. Earl McCloskey @Earl.McCloskey@cj.state.de.us
***Resumes will be accepted only in conjunction with a completed application for employment.
For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact Townsend Police Department 302-464-1262
Sincerely
Robert J. Longo
Chief of Police
Townsend Police Department
661 South Street, PO Box 223
Townsend, DE 19734
302-464-1262 Phone
302-378-7099 Fax
302-739-4865 DISPATCH
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