Meet the Faculty and Staff

Jose Pacheco

Jose Pacheco is Chief of Public Safety that has been working for Delaware Tech since 2015. Before coming to Delaware Tech, Jose served in the Marine Corp and Army National Guard for 26 years, reaching the rank of Sgt. Major before retiring in 2008. He was also a member of the Wilmington Police Department for 20 years and the deputy chief of police for the Department of Veterans Affairs for six years, retiring as a Master Sgt. Outside of the College, Jose enjoys softball, golf, bowling, fishing and boating. He is also one of 12 siblings. He has an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Delaware Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Wilmington University. His future goals are to complete his degree in HVAC.

Q: What is your favorite thing about working at Delaware Tech?

"The feeling that I am part of a community which helps encourage our students to be successful."

Q: Why was it important for you to work at Delaware Tech?

"The ESL program at DTCC was the first opportunity given to me to allow me to further my education. If not for the ESL program, I would not have been able to achieve the successes in my career. I am very grateful to DTCC and felt I wanted to serve the community which gave me my start."

Q: Describe your first day at Delaware Tech. What was that experience like?

"The experience of my first day was very welcoming. Everyone seemed very friendly and willing to help me fit in."

Q: What changes have you seen in yourself since you started working here?

"I have become more humbled and educated on the importance DTCC has in our community."

Q: Do you have a favorite memory from your time at Delaware Tech thus far?

"Not one special but many moments where I have met students who spoke to me about their dreams and goals. Watching them graduate and fulfill part of their dreams is rewarding."

Jose Pacheco

Job Title
Public Safety Manager

Started Working at Delaware Tech
2015