City of Delaware, OH

Before every shift, our officers at DPD get briefed on important updates they need to be aware of. The afternoon briefing often is headed by Sgt. Shawn Snead, who has nearly 30 years of service with DPD. On this day we even caught Chief Adam Moore and Assistant Chief Juston Herning listening in.

A quick-thinking employee was honored recently by Delaware City Council for remembering his training and being decisive. Public Works employee Mike Ralston was on his refuse collection route when he noticed smoke coming from the back of the truck he was driving. In such cases, drivers are taught to eject the burning load to prevent injury and protect the vehicle. Mike did just that — quickly dumping the load onto the street, calling 9-1-1, and managing traffic until help arrived. His actions spared himself and bystanders from harm and saved the $450,000 vehicle from catastrophic damage. The rapid response by Delaware Fire Dept. and Public Works Departments allowed the fire to be extinguished, and debris removed. While the exact cause of the fire is unknown, it likely involved improperly disposed hazardous waste. Great job, Mike!!

🚨 We're Hiring! Join the City of Delaware as a Pre-Trial/Diversion Officer 🚨 Are you passionate about criminal justice and making a positive impact in your community? The City of Delaware is looking for a dedicated Pre-Trial & Diversion Probation Officer to join our team! 🔹 What You'll Do: ✅ Conduct assessments and pre-sentence interviews ✅ Monitor individuals for compliance with court conditions ✅ Supervise bond cases requiring SCRAM & GPS monitoring ✅ Collaborate with courts and prosecutors to ensure public safety 💼 Why Join Us? ✔ Competitive pay: $19.74 – $21.66 per hour ✔ Excellent benefits: health, dental, retirement, and paid leave ✔ Be part of an award-winning organization dedicated to community service 📅 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/ggreTHfV

At a recent City Council meeting Director of Public Works Bill Ferrigno was honored with the American Public Works Association Ohio Chapter’s Public Works Servant Leader Award. The award celebrates individuals who exemplify integrity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to public service. Ferrigno, marking his 30th year with the City of Delaware, has played a pivotal role in the city's growth and infrastructure development. He served as City Engineer until this year and, for the past decade, has also led the Public Works Department, a role he continues to fulfill with distinction.   “Bill’s leadership and commitment to excellence have greatly impacted our operations and the community,” said Paul Brake, Delaware City Manager. “He represents the spirit of servant leadership, always putting the public’s needs first and striving to improve the services we provide.”   CONGRATS BILL!!!

We recently had the opportunity to take a ride with one of our newest Delaware Police officers, Amanda Diedrich. She currently works the evening shift helping keep our City safe. Welcome aboard Officer Diedrich!

Our State of City was moved for the first time last year to The Strand Theatre and it was the perfect venue. Come join us again this year! The State of the City presentation will be on March 20, 2025, at the Strand Theatre, 28 E. Winter Street. The free program will run from 7 – 8 PM with the doors opening at 6:30 PM. Hear about the important projects and accomplishments over the past year in Delaware and what is planned for 2025 and beyond.

A big shout out goes to Zack Schaeffer as he was recently promoted to Captain at Delaware Fire Department! Capt. Schaeffer has been with DFD for 12 years and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2018. Away from the firehouse you can find him playing hockey, going hunting, or spending time out on the water boating. Great job Capt. We love to be able to promote from within our departments!

Ben Hagstad is in his 11th year as a firefighter at DFD. He was just promoted to Lieutenant! Ben's also a registered nurse and is a private pilot! Congrats Lt. Hagstad we are glad you are with us!!

🚨 Now Hiring: Assignment & Jury Commissioner 🚨 The City of Delaware is looking for an Assignment & Jury Commissioner to orchestrate court proceedings like a pro. 🏛️📜 💼 What you'll do: ✔️ Schedule court cases & manage dockets ✔️ Work directly with judges, attorneys & jurors ✔️ Keep the legal wheels turning with organization & efficiency 💰 Pay: $22.69 - $27.32/hr 📝 Don’t just watch courtroom dramas—be a part of the real thing. 🔗 Apply now! www.jobs.delawareohio.net #NowHiring #LegalJobs #CourtroomCareers #CityOfDelaware #JusticeInMotion

We have many closed-circuit TVs throughout City buildings. Some are public facing; many are in break rooms or employee common areas. The public monitors share City wide information and calendar type listings. The ones for employees often share retirement well wishes, important insurance updates, recognize a job well done, or share in the hiring or promotions of our team members. Here's one of our recent graphics made for our newest police officer. Welcome Officer Healy!