DELAWARE STATE POLICE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION
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Captain Alice Bailey
In 2008 under the leadership of Captain Monroe B. Hudson, Jr., the Human Resources Office was comprised of 14 civilian employees and four troopers. Many of the 2008 accomplishments reflect the country’s involvement in war, the time of economic challenges and the continual need for leadership and service.
The Human Resources Office hired DSP’s first class of Ready Reserve troopers in March 2008. These are retired troopers who have not yet reached the age of 57, willing to maintain certifications for five years for activation in case of a natural disaster or other emergency. The first class is comprised of: Katherine Beck, Ralph (Matt) Engler, Ronnie Gaines, Mark Lally, John Maichle, Ronald Thomas, and David Wishowsky.
In 2008, Human Resources (HR) assisted in developing and implementing the Trooper-Soldier Re-integration Program, to facilitate the return of deployed combat veterans to the workforce. Among the first to participate in the program were Iraq veterans Daniel DeFlaviis (T6), Jerold Huber (T1), S. Grant Nash (SBI), David New (T9) and Takisha Williams-Snipes (T4). Since its inception, the program has been evaluated for inclusion in a best practices guide under design by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
In May 2008, Senior HR Technician Monica Holmes became one of the first four in the state, and the first in the Division of State Police, to earn a Human Resources Certificate. The program required 25 days of courses and about 140 project hours, as well as a formal presentation.
Toward the goal of attracting applicants, HR screened and placed 17 college interns, and selected 10 new part-time Trooper Recruiters. Recruiters worked with the Public Information Office and Information Support Services to redesign and update the agency website, which is viewed by nearly every trooper applicant advancing to the written test. Recruiters initiated the first division-wide dissemination of trunk packets, so every trooper can instantaneously hand out applications and recruiting materials if they encounter someone interested in applying. HR also initiated recruiting clubs in Delaware high schools, meeting with students hand-picked by their school resource officers to talk about qualifications for a career in law enforcement, as well as hurdles to avoid at a young age.
HR facilitated the recruiting and selection of the 22 members of the 80th Delaware State Police Recruit Class. Patrol and investigative troopers served as test proctors, oral board assessors and background investigators. The recruit class will graduate on April 8, 2009. Budgetary constraints restricted HR from adding to the current cadre of part-time uniformed college students in the Cadet Program.
After many years of pre-planning, the Record Management System was implemented, and the civilian activity sheet was redesigned. The sworn activity sheet, electronic overtime accounting, and educational records are in the process of RMS inclusion, as well. HR staff members also dedicated themselves toward administering the promotional processes for the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain, orienting and utilizing assessors from other states.
In 2008, we celebrated the retirements of legendary employees: HR Specialist II Theresa Pleasanton after 31 years, and Recruiting Supervisor and Career Development Officer Sergeant Devearl Royster after 20 years.
The Human Resources Office continued to perform other essential agency functions as well: recruiting and selecting civilian employees, collective bargaining and contract negotiating with the Delaware State Troopers Association and Communications Workers of America, overseeing Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity, facilitating employee assistance programs, managing career development, educating about health and wellness programs, administering payroll and benefits, processing worker’s compensation claims, tracking leave and accounting for overtime. Moving forward into 2009, the Human Resources Office remains committed to providing fairness, consistency, and quality service to DSP employees and the public.
- Information obtained from 2008 DSP
Annual Report -
