National Park Service Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program Academy (SLETP)-Rangely, CO.
SPRING -- 2012-January 30th-April 6th, - Wait list only
SUMMER -- 2012-May 21st-July 27th, Wait list only.
FALL -- 2012-August 28th-November 9th, Taking applications starts May 1st
Colorado Northwestern is currently one of nine F.L.E.T.A. accredited academies in the nation that offers academy training approved by the National Park Service and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).
This is an ten week course of study, that when successfully completed, provides the student with 450 hours,(20 credit hours) of training. Upon completion of the academy, students will receive a FLETA Accredited NPS/FLETC SLETP Certification. This certification will allow you to be eligible for a seasonal position with the NPS.
Colorado Northwestern is currently holding three academies per year: spring, summer, and fall. Students will be enrolled in the college as well as the academy, but are not required to be part of a degree program.
A typical day in the academy starts with physical fitness from 0530-0630, in class by 0750. After lunch, class will go until 1700-1800. This schedule is six days a week. There will be some Sunday and night classes.
Please note:The academy application process cannot be done online, please contact Academy;
Academy Coordinator joseph [dot] sears [at] cncc [dot] edu (Joe Sears) 
, Lead Instructor christopher [dot] congemi [at] cncc [dot] edu (Chris Congemi) , or Academy Chief Ranger nancy [dot] wizner [at] cncc [dot] edu (Nancy Wizner)
