Department of Safety and Homeland Security >> Delaware State Police

Cadet

Recruitment #25-CADET-001

Date Opened

12/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

Close Date

11/30/2025 11:59:00 PM

Section

Human Resources

Employment Type

Casual Seasonal

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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, www.becomeatrooper.com 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 302.672.5481 or daniel.deflaviis@delaware.gov. To request an auxiliary aid or service, please call 302.739.5458. 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 www.becomeatrooper.com for upcoming events, where our full-time recruiters will be available to answer any questions, you may have.