Cadet- University of Delaware Police Department

About the role

CUDP’s Cadet Program staffs approximately 40 part-time employees with varying levels of interest in law enforcement and public service. Cadets serve as the “eyes and ears” of campus, supporting daily University safety initiatives and contributing to a secure and trusted campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist UDPD and the University community through high-visibility foot patrols, HML front desk security, safety escorts, building security checks, supplemental event security, blue light phone testing, and other duties as assigned.
• Work closely with the Police and Security Divisions in the department, gaining firsthand experience operating within a structured public safety environment while learning the responsibilities of University Police.
• Receive hands-on training, priority access to ride-alongs, and unique opportunities to build professional connections within the department.
• Emphasize leadership, accountability, professionalism, integrity, and sound decision-making.
• Seek students who are dependable, motivated, and committed to earning and maintaining the trust of the department and the community they serve.
• Opportunity for promotion to Supervisory Cadet positions based on job performance, experience in all facets of Cadet duties, and demonstrated leadership.
• Assignments available throughout the day and night; however, most schedule shifts extend past midnight.
• Require a minimum of two shifts per week, and all new hires should expect at least one permanent shift on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to drive motor vehicles.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Skill in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures.
• Ability to use computing equipment related to the University Police Department operations.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must also pass a background investigation including fingerprinting, driving record, and criminal history.

Special Requirements

• Primary physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in both extreme heat and cold conditions, as well as conditions that are wet/humid, dry, and during times when temperatures are below 32°F for more than one-hour periods.
• The employee may be required to bend, squat, stretch, stand, walk, and run for prolonged periods of time.