At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve and protect the community while tackling real-life challenges every day.
- Company: Join the progressive Delaware State Police with a rich tradition of service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, health insurance, and college tuition assistance.
- Other info: Intensive training academy prepares you for a dynamic and impactful role.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives and build a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen, 21+, with a high school diploma or GED.
The mission statement of the Delaware State Police is to enhance the quality of life for all Delaware citizens and visitors by providing professional, competent, and compassionate law enforcement services. The Delaware State Police is a progressive agency that is rich in tradition.
The Delaware State Police is currently accepting applications for the 109th DSP Recruit Class, with a potential hire date in the Fall of 2027.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements prior to submitting an application:
- Citizenship: Applicant must be a United States citizen.
- Age: Applicants must reach their 21st birthday prior to completion of the Academy training, and must not be older than 39 on the first day of the Academy.
- Education: Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and must have attained a minimum of 60 semester credits, or 90 quarter credits, from a U.S. accredited college or university OR one that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Higher Education OR 30 college credits along with two years of active-duty military service.
- Residence: There is no residency requirement at the time of application. However, Delaware residency is required by the completion of the academy training, prior to field training.
- Driver's License: Applicants must have a current valid driver's license and at least one year of driving experience.
- Criminal Record and Activity: Any felony conviction is an automatic disqualification.
- Drug Usage: Any use of an illegal drug will be subject to review at the time the application is submitted.
- Weight: Weight must be in compliance with the Delaware State Police weight chart or maximum allowed body fat percentage.
- Hearing: Normal hearing.
- Vision: Visual acuity can be no worse than 20/40 in each eye, uncorrected, and must be corrected to 20/20 with glasses or gas permeable contacts.
Job Elements
To perform the duties of State Trooper, an applicant must demonstrate good judgment, thoroughness, conscientiousness, common sense, motivation, and enthusiasm for the job. Troopers must be dependable and willing to get involved in order to help deal with the problems of today's society.
Duties and Responsibilities
A Delaware State Trooper performs the following duties:
- Patrol duties involve directing traffic, assisting lost, stranded or disabled motorists, making arrests, processing prisoners, controlling crowds, and supporting other troopers in stressful situations.
- Investigative duties include interviewing complainants and witnesses, interrogating suspects, handling motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes, and executing search and seizure warrants.
- Troopers are required to perform troop duties such as sending and receiving radio, phone and electronic messages; maintaining troop records; and preparing written memoranda and reports.
- Troopers must maintain a good personal appearance and physical condition.
- Other responsibilities include proper care of division equipment, uniforms, and vehicles; and maintaining a clean and orderly troop.
Assignments are varied and may include testifying in court, securing major disaster areas, participating in community and public relations programs, and conducting speeches or lectures. Scheduling includes working weekends, holidays, overtime, and in inclement weather.
Training Academy
The Delaware State Police Training Academy is located in Dover and has long been recognised as a leader in the field of training recruits and in-service personnel. Recruits reside full-time at the training facility for approximately 22 weeks enduring intensive and comprehensive police training.
Accommodations
To perform the job of Trooper successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential job duties satisfactorily. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), the Delaware State Police will provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Benefits
Competitive salary - Beginning Salary $91,265.00. Excellent pension plan, state-share health insurance, division-issued equipment and uniforms, liberal vacation and sick leave, college tuition assistance, take-home car after 18 months, and more.
Selection Plan
The Delaware State Police Selection Process Plan for the Position of Trooper includes the following:
- Application Review
- Physical Fitness and Written Tests
- Oral Board Interview
- Background Investigation
- Conditional Offer of Employment with Medical Tests
The Physical Fitness Test evaluates applicants on aerobic capacity, strength, and endurance.
Important Documents
The following documents can be found on our website:
- Physician's Authorization Form
- Physical Fitness Assessment Requirements
- Candidate Preparation Guide for the Written Test
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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