Natural Resources Seasonal Police Officer- Kent/Sussex County

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; Saarland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A state environmental agency is hiring Seasonal Police Officers to protect park visitors and resources in beautiful locations. Responsibilities include patrols, enforcing park rules, and providing customer service. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver's license, and have strong communication skills. This casual position requires training, including report writing and first aid by May 2026. Candidates must pass a background check and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifikationen

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in narrative report writing is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide protective services to park patrons.
• Perform vehicle and foot patrols of assigned area.
• Enforce Park rules and regulations.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Patrol operations

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Introduction

The Natural Resources Police State Park Officers are law enforcement officers who work to keep the public safe and protect Delaware’s natural and cultural resources. Our officers work in some of the most beautiful locations in Delaware while enforcing public safety and promoting the mission of Delaware State Parks.

Summary Statement

The Natural Resource Seasonal Police Officer positions are responsible for performing law enforcement duties such as patrol operations, crime prevention, public safety, opening and closing facilities, and visitor use management. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Some duties may vary for each park. Applicants must be available to work rotating weekends, overnight shifts, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

Essential Functions

• Provide protective services to park patrons and staff.
• Safely navigate sand, dirt trails and asphalt while carrying equipment for an extended amount of time.
• Perform vehicle and foot patrols of assigned area.
• Monitor recreational activities in the park.
• Enforce Park rules and regulations.
• Implement appropriate action in response to complaints, violations or other inappropriate activities including assisting other law enforcement agencies.
• Provide excellent customer service and park information to visitors. Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in narrative report writing.

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s). This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits. Prior to assignment, appointees must successfully complete multiple day trainings which will require physical components. This course is administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and will be held in May, 2026. Coursework includes but is not limited to report writing, defensive tactics, ethics, rules and regulations, radio procedures, ASP baton, Oleoresin Capsicum spray (Training and Exposure), and first aid/CPR.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H‑1B Visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Criminal background check

A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232‑5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739‑5458 or email [e-mail] for additional applicant services support.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.