Constable I

Jud/Justices of the Peace Courts; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Rotating shift schedule (weekends/hols

Job summary

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) invites applications for a Natural Resources Police Lieutenant within the DNREC/Natural Resources Police - F&W. The role oversees regional law enforcement operations, coordinates with other agencies and supervises staff to ensure safety and compliance in Delaware’s natural resources.

The position requires extensive experience in investigations, training, and public relations, a valid Delaware driver's license, and

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing in-depth, long-term law enforcement investigations.
• Three years' experience in public relations, media relations or communications which includes establishing and promoting a positive image with the public and informing or influencing specific audiences using internal and external communications such as public forums, journalism, writing, marketing, advertising, promotions, or special events.
• Three years' experience in presenting training courses which includes using a variety of training methods such as lecture, structured exercises, role play or group discussion as well as the use of training materials such as overheads, PowerPoint, handouts or videos.
• Three years' experience in preparing and developing training courses.
• Six months' experience in technical report writing.
• One year of experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Implements appropriate law enforcement action in response to complaints, traffic, criminal, regulatory and other activities.
• Investigates suspicious and criminal activity which includes detecting, collecting and preserving physical evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects and defendants, processing charging documents, executing search and arrest warrants and processing defendants.
• Performs vehicle and foot patrol of assigned areas.
• Performs community policing through informational presentations and educational seminars for other state agencies, schools, the public and community organizations.
• Provides protective services to state employees, visitors and the general public.
• Conducts surveillances and performs undercover assignments.
• Provides assistance to other law enforcement agencies as back-up or primary response.
• Takes into custody and transports felons and prisoners.
• Presents evidence and testimony and prosecutes cases in court.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports pertaining to response of an incident, daily activity and investigations.
• Calibrates, maintains and uses various technical instruments and equipment to determine safety compliance and operational readiness.

Skills

Public relations

Training delivery

Technical report writing

Staff supervision

Valid Driver's License

Education

Delaware Council on Police Training Certificate

Job description

Position Information

• Natural Resources Police Lieutenant - State of Delaware
• Natural Resources Police Lieutenant
• Open to DNREC Merit Employees Only
• Recruitment # 092326-UBBD06-400100
• Opening Date 9/26/2026 12:00:00 AM
• Closing Date 10/2/2026 11:59:00 PM
• Type of Recruitment In-House
• Salary Yearly: $101,505.00
• Salary Plan G400
• Pay Grade 13A
• Shift Hours Rotating Shifts - Weekends/Holidays Required
• Employment Type Actual Vacancy
• Employment Term Regular
• Agency DNREC/Natural Resources Police - F&W
• Location(s) Stockley Center Patriots Office: (26351 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE, 19947)
• Contact Name DNREC Talent Acquisition
• Contact Phone [phone]

Introduction

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has three Natural Resources Police units that work with the public to ensure safety, investigate environmental crimes, and make sure that Delawareans and visitors to the state can enjoy Delaware’s natural resources.

Click here for more information about Natural Resources Police.

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for managing, supervising, planning and coordinating the activities and operations involving subordinate staff within an assigned region; coordinates activities with other law enforcement agencies; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Implements appropriate law enforcement action in response to complaints, traffic, criminal, regulatory and other activities.
• Investigates suspicious and criminal activity which includes detecting, collecting and preserving physical evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects and defendants, processing charging documents, executing search and arrest warrants and processing defendants.
• Performs vehicle and foot patrol of assigned areas.
• Performs community policing through informational presentations and educational seminars for other state agencies, schools, the public and community organizations.
• Provides protective services to state employees, visitors and the general public.
• Conducts surveillances and performs undercover assignments.
• Provides assistance to other law enforcement agencies as back-up or primary response.
• Takes into custody and transports felons and prisoners.
• Presents evidence and testimony and prosecutes cases in court.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports pertaining to response of an incident, daily activity and investigations.
• Calibrates, maintains and uses various technical instruments and equipment to determine safety compliance and operational readiness.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a State of Delaware Council on Police Training Certificate.
• Three years experience in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing in-depth, long-term law enforcement investigations.
• Three years' experience in public relations, media relations or communications which includes establishing and promoting a positive image with the public and informing or influencing specific audiences using internal and external communications such as public forums, journalism, writing, marketing, advertising, promotions, or special events.
• Three years' experience in presenting training courses which includes using a variety of training methods such as lecture, structured exercises, role play or group discussion as well as the use of training materials such as overheads, PowerPoint, handouts or videos.
• Three years' experience in preparing and developing training courses.
• Six months' experience in technical report writing.
• One year of experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B 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 hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire 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 supplemental questionnaire 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 cour