State Police To Host Career Fair

When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where: At the DSP Museum which is on the State Police Headquarters Complex in Dover, Delaware. The complex is located on the northbound side of Route 13, just north of the Dover Mall.

Resume: The Delaware State Police is currently accepting applications for the position of Trooper as well as civilian positions. The DSP Human Resources Department will be hosting a Job Fair on January 19th so that those interested in this career can visit with a recruiter and also ask questions of current officers.

Background: 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, and act under pressure, communicate well, and combine physical and mental resources.

Interested applicants must meet the following requirements before submitting an application:
Citizenship- Applicant must be a United States citizen. Age- Applicants must reach their 21st birthday prior to completion of the Academy training, and must not be older than 39 on the first day of the Academy. Education- Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, and have attained a minimum of 60 semester credits, or 90-quarter credits, from an accredited college or university. Alternatively, must have 30 college credits along with either two years of active duty military service, or two years as a full time, Delaware-certified police officer. (60 college credits are required to compete for the rank of Sergeant, and a Bachelor's Degree is required to compete for the ranks of Lieutenant and above)

Residence- No requirement at time of application, however Delaware residency is required at the completion of the academy training. Troopers are subject to assignment in any part of the state. Driver's License- Applicant must have a current valid driver's license and at least one (1) year of driving experience. A DUI conviction within 5 years, or a suspension or revocation within 3 years, is an automatic disqualification. A history of traffic violations, or an accumulation of six (6) or more points, is an automatic disqualification.

Criminal Record and Activity- Any felony conviction is an automatic disqualification. Any criminal activity that would be considered a felony under federal law of the state in which the activity occurred is a disqualification. Arrests for any offense must be expunged, and conviction of any offense must be pardoned, prior to submitting an application. (Arrest or conviction for all other crimes and offenses are subject to evaluation.)

Drug Usage- Use of an illegal drug two years prior to application, or at any time usage of a hallucinogenic drug, will be an automatic disqualification. All other drug usage is subject to review. *Weight- Weight must comply with the Delaware State Police weight chart or maximum allowed body fat percentage.

Anyone seeking additional information on a career with the DSP can contact the Delaware State Police Recruiting Office at 302.739.5980 or visit the DSP website at http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/recruiting/recruit.shtml#Job