Mike Snead

Public Safety Manager

Any day of the week, you can find Mike Snead around the Terry Campus in Dover with a big, friendly smile on his face. Once a New Castle County police officer, Snead came to Delaware Tech in 2013 as a state constable. Since his arrival on campus, Snead has been promoted to public safety manager and aspires to one day become the College’s director of public safety.


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

“Being a part of a friendly team.”

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

“To help foster positive outlooks for students and employees.”

Q: What did you do before working at Delaware Tech?

“New Castle County police officer.”

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

“Confusing, but promising. I was sent all around campus in search of a staff member in OOP only to learn she was on vacation. It was pouring rain that day and Miss Joan Peterson, a former human resources technician who has since retired, was with me every step of the way.”

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

“I have been more active with committees and have really become an ambassador in promoting the college.”

Q: What hobbies or interests do you have outside of the College?

“I enjoy watching TV and going on outings with my family.”

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

“Yes, having the Child Development Center (CDC) children line up for high fives and fist bumps before their ride home.”

Q: What’s something people may not know about you?

“I was voted best all-around boy in 6th grade.”

Q: What are your future goals?

“Maybe to become the director of public safety for the College.”

Mike Snead
Mike Snead

Job Title
Public Safety Manager

Started Working at Delaware Tech
2013