Introduction
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Officers protect wildlife and fisheries resources promote boating education & safety hunting & fishing respond to boating emergencies and are a partner in Delawares Homeland Security maritime mission.
Click here for more information about the Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police.
Summary Statement
The Seasonal Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Officer position will assist fulltime officers enforcing applicable fishing hunting and boating laws throughout Delaware. Position will patrol by use of motor vehicle foot ATV bicycle and vessel. Position will patrol in varying weather conditions while working on the water in boats as well as on land. Applicants must be available to work weekends evenings and holidays as scheduled.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.
Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Vessel vehicle ATV and Bicycle patrol Boating & fisheries violations.
Vessel ATV bicycle and vehicle maintenance and operation.
Administration work copying filing answering the phone.
Assist with apprehension detention and arrest of violators.
Fisheries Inspection and Identification.
Public relations outreach appear in court.
Assist full time officers with daily duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Seasonal F&W NRP Officer I $19.50/hour:
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
3. Experience in narrative report writing.
4. Possession of a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Seasonal F&W NRP Officer II $20.75/hour:
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Possession of high school diploma or GED and must have attained a minimum of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university or one that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Higher Education.
3. Experience in narrative report writing.
4. Possession of a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
5. Possession of a valid boater education card (a stateissued card or NASBLAapproved certificate).
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a nonpension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
This posting may be closed on or before 4/16/2025 upon filling the vacant position(s).
Conditions of Hire
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H1 B Visas.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal EVerify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
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.Preemployment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer you must undergo preemployment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
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 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.
Once you have submitted your application online all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Numberfor assistance.
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.
Natural Resources Seasonal Police Officer - Fish Wildlife
