Course Description

This is a 10-week (334 hour, 5 unit) basic law enforcement training program designed for Seasonal Law Enforcement Rangers preparing to work for the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as county and local parks.  The instructors National Park Service Rangers and other are career professionals actively involved in the particular specialty they teach.

The program includes 35 subjects ranging from constitutional law, criminal law, laws of evidence, arrest, and search & seizure to defensive tactics, driving techniques, and firearms. A considerable amount of time is spent on practical, hands-on training. Real-life scenarios are presented in subjects as vehicle accident investigation, domestic violence, resource violations, driving under the influence, and crime scene management.

Full Course Annoucement click here to download the PDF  (Updated June 2009)

Dates
Fall 2009 Dates:
October 6, 2009 to December 15, 2009

Spring 2010 Dates:
January 12, 2010 to March 18, 2010


Costs
California Resident Cost: $1068*
Course costs include all required fees: registration, ammunition, driver training, handouts, and health fee. Parking fees are not included.

Out of State Resident Cost: $2018*
Any person who has not been a California resident for one year prior to the first day of the semester in which he/she will attend is required to pay out-of-state fees.

* Costs are estimated.

Days and Hours
Classes are conducted Tuesday through Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM with additional evening and weekend sessions. Tests are given each week on the material covered during the week.

Minimum Requirements
There are no prerequisites for the Law Enforcement Ranger Training Program beyond a valid drivers license; however, there are specific qualifications for employment with the NPS. It is recommended that the student be in good physical condition. Physical conditioning testing will be conducted that will not be part of the course grade.

There are strick uniform requirements for this course and are expected to be adhered to daily.

Uniform Requirements   (click here for PDF file)

Housing
There is no on-campus housing available. Accommodations are available at local motels and campgrounds. Housing information (click here for PDF file)
Location
The Ranger Academy is conducted at the Public Safety Training Center.  The new Training Center is located at 5743 Skylane Boulevard., Windsor, California 95492.

For information on seasonal work with the National Park Service and seasonal online applications go to http://www.sep.nps.gov.

For additional information and registration materials, (707) 837-8843 or e-mail request to rangers@santarosa.edu. Include your name and mailing address.