Chief of Natural Resources Police

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is hiring a Chief of Police to lead a 72-officer agency focused on safety and environmental protection. Responsibilities include program direction, budgeting, policy development, and coordination with the Cabinet. The role also involves overseeing enforcement in state parks, recruiting officers, and ensuring unified operations. The position offers a salary range of $95K–$150K and is full-time.
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control seeks a Chief of Police to lead a 72-officer law enforcement agency, directing programs, budgeting, and policy development for safety and environmental protection. The role involves coordinating with the Cabinet and representing the department at higher levels.

The position oversees enforcement in state parks and wildlife areas, recruits and retains top officers, and harmonizes practices for a unified operations framework across