The selection process for the position of Trooper includes the following:

• Written Examination
• Oral Board Interview
• Physical Fitness Test
• Polygraph Examination
• Background Investigation

Written Examination:

Consists of the following three multiple-choice examinations:

Written Test
Measures cognitive abilities in the areas of memorization, visualization, reasoning, spatial orientation, written expression, written comprehension, problem sensitivity and information ordering.

Work Styles Inventory
Measures motivational, value-related and attitudinal characteristics.

Selections Survey
Measures past history and experience.

Physical Fitness Test:

Applicants are evaluated on the following:

• Aerobic Capacity: 1.5 Mile Run
• Strength: Push-ups (as many as possible in one minute)
• Endurance: Sit-ups (as many as possible in one minute)

**See Important Docs for the DSP PT Minimum Requirements**

Oral Board Interview:

Measures the ability to communicate information or ideas to other people in the areas of reasoning, oral expression and comprehension.

Polygraph Interview:

Focuses in the areas of criminal activity, drug usage, employment, financial credit and driving history.

Background Investigation

Includes interviews with the candidate's family, friends, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, acquaintances, etc. The investigator will also verify the candidate's education, employment, military, financial, criminal and traffic history.

An offer of employment to selected applicants, will be contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive medical examination, eye examination, psychological examination, and a final physical fitness assessment.

CONTACT A RECRUITER

dsprecruiting@state.de.us
302-739-5980