Promotions and raises are awarded on the basis of these evaluations and other relevant criteria. All regular, full-time City of Newark employees are eligible to receive generous fringe benefits. While the specific benefits provided depend upon employee classification, most employees can elect to receive or participate in a pension plan, life insurance, dental coverage, health care coverage, or the flex leave and flex pay programs. Where applicable, employees also receive a tool allowance, travel expense reimbursement, and educational assistance. Additionally, each regular full-time employee who has worked for the city for ten years or more receives annual compensation known as Longevity Pay and Service Award.
Municipal employees receive a number of paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Vacation times is based on years of service, new employees get two weeks of paid vacation, increasing to five weeks after twenty years of service. The mailing address is P. O. Box 390, Newark, DE, 19715-0390. All applicants are notified of their eligibility status by mail. The city seeks police officers that are loyal, honest, and of good moral character. All city employees and officials must uphold the city's Code of Ethics in order to maintain the highest standards of morality and to instill public confidence in the integrity of government.