Visitor and Resource Protection

NPS Essentials: Visitor and Resource Protection

Need an overview of VRP operations? Start Here!

VPR Core Competencies

Check out the baseline requirements for all VRP employees

Foundational Laws

A list of the many important laws that direct NPS operations.

Wellness and Resilience Portal (NPS only)

Full of articles, links and resources for employees and supervisors.

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What We Do

The Visitor and Resource Protection (VRP) career track provides a pathway for all employees to acquire and refine their skills in successfully meeting job requirements, position competencies and personal development goals while accomplishing the NPS Mission.

Interested in starting a career in VRP? Look here!

News & Events

NPS Employee Wellness Check-Ins
Wellness Check-Ins will provide an open space for NPS employees... Keep Reading

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Meet The Team

Kristin Gibbs

Program Vision

National Park Service (NPS) Visitor and Resource Protection (VRP) is made up of many NPS operations including: fire management, law enforcement, emergency services, commercial and special park uses, and fee management. These many facets of the VRP Directorate works to protect the safety and health of our visitors, partners, NPS Staff, and natural and cultural resources.

The NPS Career Academy for VRP partners with the NPS Associate Director for VRP to develop targeted learning solutions in the form of training and tools to close performance gaps and improve efficiencies in the career fields.