Cadet

Introduction

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.

DELAWARE STATE POLICE 2025 CADET RECRUITMENT DRIVE

The Delaware State Police is currently accepting applications for the position of Cadet. Applicants can refer to our website, to access the link for the Cadet application via the JobAps link.

Pay Grade

The current hourly salary for the position of Cadet is $20.26 per hour.

Cadets are classified as Casual Seasonal employee and are not entitled to any benefits and are only paid for the date that are worked.

Nature and Scope

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 as Division-sponsored events (i.e. Delaware State Police graduations, promotional assignments, etc.)

Assignment of various administrative tasks at troop/section level

Minimum Qualifications

Age - Must be between the ages of 18-21 to apply

Residency - Must be a citizen of the United States and a Delaware resident

Education - Must be enrolled in a Delaware accredited college or university, in an undergraduate program (full-time or part-time)

Driver's License - Must possess a valid driver's license in good standing

Training Academy

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

Accommodations

To perform the job of Cadet successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential job duties satisfactorily, consistent with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Delaware State Police will provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Lieutenant Daniel DeFlaviis, Assistant Director of Human Resources at or . To request an auxiliary aid or service, please call . TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number (800).232.546 for assistance.

Recruiting Events & Dates

Please refer to the recruiting calendar on our website for upcoming events, where our full-time recruiters will be available to answer any questions, you may have.

Contact a Recruiter

FULL-TIME RECRUITERS

Sergeant Jayson Jeffers

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Cpl/3 Adam Jewell

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Cpl/3 Kristin Carroll

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Applicants in a Current Hiring Process

Cadet applicants that have any questions regarding any portion of the hiring process are asked to call

Mrs. Cindi Konnick

Human Resource Associate

Delaware State Police

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Notices

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Selection Plan

The Delaware State Police Cadet Hiring Process Includes the Following;

Application Review after Submission

Physical Fitness Test

Completion & Review of the Pass 2 (CQ - Confidential Questionnaire)

Oral Board Interview

Polygraph Examination

Background Investigation

Executive Staff Review for Conditional Offer Selection

Medical Testing & Medical Background

Final Offer of Hire

Important Documents

The following documents can be found on our website

Physician's Authorization Form - DSP-Physician-Authorization-Form.pdf

Physical Fitness Test Requirements - PowerPoint Presentation

Pass 2 (CQ) Tips & Instructions - Pass-2-CQ-Instructions-Tips.pdf