Delaware State Police

Become a Trooper

Our Mission

The Delaware State Police is a progressive agency, rich in tradition, that enhances the quality of life for all Delaware citizens and visitors by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement services.

Do you have what it takes?

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. Troopers must be able to assume responsibility, make decisions often under pressure, work without supervision, follow orders, function in physical danger, act under pressure, communicate well, and combine physical and mental resources.
U.S. Citizen
21-39 years of age
60 accredited college credits
or 30 credits with 2 years active-duty military service
or 30 credits with 2 years as a DE certified police officer
or 30 credits with 2 years as an out-of-state Trooper
No felony conduct
Current valid driver license and good driving record
Physically fit

Qualifications

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary – starting salary is $86,919
Excellent pension plan – (Mandatory retirement at 55, the option to retire at 20 years, further details are available upon request or should be referred to the Pension Office and/or their website)
Take-home vehicle for all Troopers
12-hour shifts with option of standby status for court
State-share health insurance
Division-issued equipment and uniforms, with dry cleaning delivered to the troop
Six weeks paid vacation a year with liberal sick leave
College tuition assistance
Deferred Compensation/Investment Plan
Tax-deferred medical/childcare program
Blood Bank membership
Eligible for DSP Credit Union Membership
For those in the Guard or Reserves, State of Delaware employees are entitled to 240 excused military hours per year for military training.

About the Job

Become a Trooper YouTube Videos

These videos are funded in part through the Delaware Criminal Justice Council by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, subgrant DB20-2907.

Delaware State Police Additional Information

Qualifications

About the Job

Selection Process

College Internship Program

Delaware State Police Hiring Process

104th Recruit Class

Application Process: CLOSED

Please keep a close eye on your email for your invitation and any updates.

105th Recruit Class

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Class scheduled to begin
in the Fall of 2025.

APPLY NOW

“How to Succeed: In the Hiring Process” Seminars

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
6:00pm PROMPTLY

Troop 2
100 Cpl. Stephen J. Ballard Way
Newark, DE 19702

This Seminar is open to everyone.
Seats are limited and we’re asking all attendees to RSVP by emailing us their name to dsp.recruiting@delaware.gov

For the latest information Follow us on Instagram @dsp_recruiting and Facebook @dsprecruiting.

Recruiting 2024 Calendar of Events

Below is the 2024 Calendar of Events for the Delaware State Police Recruiting Unit. A Recruiter will be present at all of the listed events, ready and willing to speak with you about your potential career as a Delaware State Trooper.

QUESTIONS

Regarding Trooper Application

Call (302) 739-5980

Email Cpl/3 Adam Jewell
Adam.Jewell@delaware.gov

Email Cpl/3 Kristin Carroll
Kristin.Carroll@delaware.gov

If you need to make updates to your application
Email dsp.recruiting@delaware.gov

Recruiting Outreach Coordinator
Marty McWilliams
302-672-5479
Marty.McWilliams@delaware.gov

Human Resources Recruiting Associate
Cindi Konnick
302-739-7846
Cynthia.Konnick@delaware.gov

Regarding Civilian Applications

Call: (302) 672-5473

or Email Michelle Koprowski
Michelle.Koprowski@delaware.gov

Background Investigators

If you are a background investigator, other agency requests should be forwarded with a signed authorization to release information to the Delaware State Police at dsp.recruiting@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.