National Park Service S.L.E.T.P Academy - Rangely, CO:

• May 17th - Jul 23rd *Class Full*
• Sep 13th - Nov 19th *Taking Applications*

This is an approximately ten week course of study, that when successfully completed, provides the student with 450 hours of training and a Type II L. E. Park Ranger Certification making them eligible to apply for NPS Seasonal Ranger positions. During the academy you receive educational training and certifications: DUI/ HGN(Wet lab), TASER, Patrol Rifle, Radar Operations, ICS, Intro to SAR. Each training session goes on a week long field study camping trip and visits several National Park service areas.

The S.L.E.T.P. Academy is offered twice each year during the spring and summer terms. The summer Academy allows for college students to obtain their Type II

L. E. Park Ranger Certification without interfering with required college coursework.

Contacts:

Academy Coordinator Joe Sears at joseph.sears@cncc.edu or 970-675-3208               
Chief Ranger Deryl Stone at deryl.stone@cncc.edu
Security Coordinator Chris Congemi at christopher.congemi@cncc.edu or 970-675-3329

Instruction

Instruction at the Colorado Northwestern National Park Service approved Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program (S.L.E.T.P.) Academy meets or exceeds Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (F.L.E.T.C.) requirements. We offer additional training for Taser, N.H.T.S.A. DUI/SFST/HGN, patrol rifle (AR-15), radar and certifications that will upgrade your credentials for obtaining seasonal employment. We utilize a Chief Ranger/Mentor for the Academy who will be with you in the classroom, practical exercises and field trips to help you obtain an in depth understanding and appreciation for the L.E. Ranger role within the National Park Service. The Chief Ranger, Staff and Faculty strive to help you gain employment once you have successfully completed the Academy. 

Academic Instruction

• Federal Law and Code of Federal Regulations
• Officer Liability
• Constitutional Law
• Courtroom Testimony (Mock Trial)
• Federal Criminal Law
• Fourth Amendment
• Juvenile Procedures
• Courtroom Evidence
• Bombs, Explosives and Booby Traps
• Crime Scene Management
• Drugs of abuse
• Patrol Procedures I and II
• Traffic Accident Investigation
• Report Procedures
• Emergency Vehicle Operations
• Non-Lethal Control Techniques
• Firearms
• Impact weapons
• OC Spray
• History, Philosophy and Objectives of the National Parks
• RM-9
• Organizations, Functions of Federal Law Enforcement
• Cultural Resources Protection
• Natural Resource Protection
• Environmental Crime Awareness
• Resource Education

Certificate of Completion

• N.P.S. Type II Certification
• D.O.I. Arrest Control
• Firearms
• Law Enforcement Driving
• TASER
• Patrol Rifle (AR-15)
• DUI/SFST/HGN (N.H.T.S.A.)
• Radar Operation
• Incident Command System (ICS 100)
• CPR/First Aid
• Wild Land Firefighter II (Red Card)
  • Not included with tuition & fees
  • Class is held the week following graduation and is optional
• O.C. Spray
• Hazardous Materials Awareness