Telecommunications Specialists

Download DSP Civilian Application Here!

One large component of civilian positions is the telecommunications field. Telecommunications Specialists in our Communications Section work in the Public Safety Answering Points (911 centers and HQ Communications). They perform duties of answering emergency calls, relaying information to uniformed officers via computers, two-way radios, telephones, and ensuring accurate communications with other agency emergency responders. The telecommunications specialists require working a rotating shift, weekends, and holidays. There are PSAP's in all three counties. A minimum of a high school diploma (or GED), computer skillls and the ability to speak clearly over the radio and telephone is required. The selection process for this position consists of computerized tests, oral interview, and background check.

The Telecommunications Specialists who work in the data communications center located in the Delaware Emergency Management Center in Smyrna, input/monitor information in the computerized system that links all the criminal justice agencies nationwide. These positions also require working a rotating shift, weekends, and holidays. A minimum of a high school diploma (or GED), computer skills and the ability to speak clearly over the radio and telephone is required. Click on the position below to get a complete job description.
Delaware State Police applications are accepted for civilian positions when vacancies exist. Click here for application. No posting number will be required.

All applications are to be returned to:
Delaware State Police
Human Resources Office
P O Box 430
Dover DE 19903
(or State Mail Locator D130A)

For additional information and/or applications, please contact the Human Resources Office at (302) 672-5473