Cadet Program



The City of Seaford Police Department’s Seasonal Police Cadet Program is a part-time, non-sworn, uniform position that will fall under our administrative support services division.

The cadet(s) will work under the general supervision of our administrative staff sergeant, Valerie Horn.

Some of their duties will include:

  • Downtown foot and bicycle patrols
  • Traffic control and crossing guard duties as needed
  • City ordinance violations / parking violations
  • Reports
    • civil matters
    • other minor offenses, such as shoplifting
  • Fingerprinting and booking of non-violent offenders
  • Assisting with community events / youth academy
  • and other duties as assigned

CADETS WILL NOT BE PERFORMING DUTIES IDENTIFIED AS HIGH-RISK

Minimum Qualifications:

  • H/S Grad, GED, and/or graduating senior that is able to attend training every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning April 21, 2023, and ending Sunday May 14, 2023.
  • Able to pass a written and physical fitness test, drug screening, physical exam, and psychological exam.

Seasonal Cadets will be trained in accordance with Delaware 801 Regulations and will earn $17.00 / hour, up to 29 hours/week for approximately 20 weeks.

Our part-time seasonal cadets will be assigned:

  • OC Spray
  • ASP Baton
  • Handcuffs
  • Flashlight
  • Portable Radio
  • Ballistic Vest

CADETS WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED A FIREARM

By creating a part-time seasonal police cadet program, we are providing an opportunity for young adults in and around our city to get an up-close look at what it means to serve as law enforcement professionals, while potentially bridging the gap of language barriers and diversity between our department and our community.   

If you are ready for a challenge and want to serve your community in a positive way this is your opportunity to join one of the most progressive and professional law enforcement agencies in the state of Delaware.

For a complete job description and job application, please click HERE