Cadet

  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 rich in tradition.

The current hourly salary for the position of Cadet is $18.00 per hour

The primary function of the Cadet Program, under enabling legislation of House Bill 478, is:

• Enforcement of Handicapped Parking under Title 21, Chapter 41, Section 4183.
• Enforcement of Fire Lane Parking under Title 21, Chapter 70, Section 7004.
• Assisting with targeted enforcement efforts (i.e., red light enforcement)
• Assisting with traffic control at Division-sponsored events. (i.e., Delaware State Police graduations, promotional ceremonies, etc.)
• Assignment of various administrative tasks at troop/section level.

• Age – Must be between the ages of 18 to 21 to apply and enter the Cadet Program.
• Residency – Must be a citizen of the United States and a Delaware Resident.
• Education – Must be enrolled in a Delaware accredited university or college in an undergraduate program (full-time or part-time).
• Driver’s License – Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Cadets will receive forty (40) hours of training at the Delaware State Police Training Academy prior to being assigned to a Troop.

Please refer to the calendar on our web page www.becomeatrooper.com for upcoming events that our recruiters will be available.

Full Time Trooper Recruiters

Any applicant that has a question regarding the application process can contact

Delaware State Police Cadets are NOT Troopers and are limited in the scope of enforcement as listed above. Cadets are considered to be casual seasonal employees of the Division and thus are not entitled to benefits.

Applicants will be required to undergo the successful completion of:

• Physical Fitness Test
• Oral Board Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Background Investigation
• Medical Testing*

*Following a conditional offer of employment, the selected applicants will be examined by the Division’s health providers for compliance with Hearing, Vision, and Weight requirements, and will be given a complete medical examination to determine if the applicant is able to perform essential job functions.

Once an applicant has successfully completed the medical background, a final offer of employment will be offered.

• The Physician's Authorization form is required at the physical fitness test.  It is not to be submitted with the application.  This can be found on our website www.becomeatrooper.com under the Important Documents section.