Colonel’s Message

On behalf of the men and women of the Delaware State Police I would like to welcome you to our website. 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 and we see our website as a chance to share both of those concepts with you. As a progressive agency we try to use technology not only to fight crime and enhance traffic safety, but also as a method to improve our communication with the public and the media. We hope that through our website we can provide you with a place to find the answers to your questions while sharing with you our rich and proud tradition as the Troopers of the First State.

Sincerely,
Colonel Melissa Zebley

Civilian Careers

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The Delaware State Police employs over 200 civilian (non-merit system) employees who support the uniformed troopers by performing clerical functions, telecommunications, fingerprint identification, criminal history verification, victim services, automotive maintenance, administrative positions such as human resources, information support services and fiscal management as a well as positions in our crime lab.

The Delaware State Police no longer accepts paper applications for any civilian, cadet, intern or recruit trooper positions. Please go to www.jobaps.com/DSP, to create your new user account and select the appropriate application to be filled out. An official application will need to be completed via the online application website.

Telecommunications Specialist (PSAP & HQ COMM)

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Telecommunications Specialists in our Communications Section work in the Public Safety Answering Points (911 centers and HQ Communications). They perform duties of answering emergency calls, relaying information to uniformed officers via computers, two-way radios, telephones, and ensuring accurate communications with other agency emergency responders.

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SUSCOM, KENTCOM, RECOM & HQ COMM
Salary: $48,368.00 + $3,000 shift differential
$4,000 sign on bonus, paid in installments

Telecommunicator Test Preparation Guide

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

12 paid holidays
15 paid sick days per year (accumulative)
15 paid vacation days per year (increases after 3 years of service)
Thirty year retirement with a full pension (early options available)
Health insurance programs
Medical and dental coverage available
Tuition assistance and reimbursement available for college and professional development
Employees Federal Credit Union
Blood Bank of Delaware membership
In-service training to include a host of free computer-related training courses

Private Security Security Guard Training Instructor Information

For Instructors Only:

Private Security Guard Training Certification Form

To become an approved security guard instructor you must have taken, and passed, the Train the Trainer course taught by Professional Licensing.