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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

 

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Salary/Benefits

  • Competitive salary – During training over $57,000. After training over $70,000.
  • 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 car with state-of-the-art information technology after 18 months
  • 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/child care 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

 

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Delaware State Police Hiring Process

103rd Recruit Class

Application Process: CLOSED 

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

104th Recruit Class

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Class scheduled to begin
in the Spring of 2025.

 

APPLY NOW

 

“How to Succeed: In the Hiring Process” Seminars

No seminars scheduled at this time.

Please check back for future dates.

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

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.

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.


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The mission of the Delaware State Police Recruiting Unit is to attract highly motivated and highly qualified individuals who represent a diverse cross section of our Delaware communities. Through our recruiting efforts, we maintain a close relationship with our schools, universities, churches and civic organizations to ensure that we are creating the highest quality applicant pool that will in turn provide quality police service in our communities statewide.

 

We believe that it is never too early to begin recruiting; therefore, much effort and resources are dedicated to our middle and high schools via in classroom presentations and attending career events sponsored by the schools. Our full-time and part-time Recruiters also attend college sponsored career fairs, military events targeting veterans and their families, and state and locally sponsored hiring events. Prospective applicants are kept abreast of their status as they navigate through the hiring process, always ensuring that all applicants meet the minimum qualifications set forth by the Division. In this mentoring role, the Recruiting Unit makes themselves available to the current and potential applicants by arranging ride alongs, conducting How to Succeed seminars, Mock PT tests, and allowing the applicants to meet with Recruiters on a one-on-one basis.

 

Trooper Recruiters present applicants with as many facts about policing in the 21st century, citing the inherent dangers and the many rewards and benefits of choosing a career with the Delaware State Police. Recruiters serve as role models of the Division’s high standards and are always seeking those individuals who express the desire and possess the qualifications to become a Delaware State Trooper. If you have a strong desire to serve and are interested in becoming part of an agency that is rich in tradition and history, contact a Recruiter today.

 

 

 


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Delaware State Police Hiring Process

The 103rd Recruit Class (Fall 2024) application process has closed.

Applications will begin to be accepted for the 104th Recruit Class (Spring 2025) beginning Friday, March 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM and will continue until a date TBD. Any applicant interested in applying to our agency can click on the link below.

 

Should you have any questions, please contact:

Full Time Recruiters Office at 302-739-5980 or dsp.recruiting@delaware.gov (If you have any questions or need to make updates to your application)
Recruiting Outreach Coordinator – Marty McWilliams 302-672-5479 or marty.mcwilliams@delaware.gov
Human Resources Recruiting Associate – Cindi Konnick 302-739-7846 or Cynthia.konnick@delaware.gov

 

 

“How to Succeed: In the Hiring Process” Seminars

No seminars scheduled at this time. Please check back for future dates.

 


 

 

 

 

This video is 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.

 

This video is 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.

 

This video is 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.

 

This video is 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

 

 

 


About the Job

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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. 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.


Duties and Responsibilities

A Delaware State Trooper performs the following duties of patrol, investigation, troop duties, maintenance activities, and special assignments:

  • Patrol duties involve directing traffic, assisting lost, stranded or disabled motorists, approaching motorists on routine or non-routine violations, making arrests, processing prisoners, controlling crowds, and supporting other troopers in stressful situations. Other patrol duties involve inspecting and safeguarding property, responding to bank alarms, chasing violators on foot, and checking buildings at night for burglaries. Investigative duties include interviewing complainants and witnesses, interrogating suspects, aiding injured people, handling motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes, responding to complaints involving vicious animals, using deadly force, and executing search and seizure warrants, as well as arrest warrants.
  • Troopers are required to perform troop duties such as sending and receiving radio, phone and electronic messages; maintaining troop records, responding to telephone inquires concerning such things as road conditions, locations, and the law; and preparing written memoranda and reports.
  • Troopers must maintain a good personal appearance and physical condition. Troopers are tested on a regular basis throughout their career to ensure they maintain sufficient aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, coordination, flexibility, percentage of body fat, and sufficient levels of neurological senses to safety and effectively perform job functions. 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, escorting dignitaries, conducting speeches or lectures, training recruits and or counseling youth. Scheduling includes working weekends, holidays, overtime, and in inclement weather. Assignments may be physically demanding including shift work. Patrol officers normally work a 12-hour rotating shift, working a maximum of 3 consecutive days. Troopers are frequently required to either substantially delay or forego regular meals.

The duties of a trooper may become unpredictably hazardous and require acute use of senses to discern various stimuli of danger. Troopers typically operate alone, and backup assistance is frequently not immediately available. Troopers are often required, without preparation, to run long distances, traverse rough terrain quickly, climb obstacles, remove injured or unconscious people from harm’s way, engage in physical confrontations using offensive and defensive tactics to subdue combative individuals, and to effect forceful arrests.


Salary/Benefits

  • Competitive salary – During training over $57,000. After training over $70,000.
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Take-home car with state-of-the-art information technology after 18 months
  • Deferred Compensation/Investment Plan
  • Tax-deferred medical/child care 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.