Hocking College Natural Resources National Ranger Training Institute
The National Ranger Training Institute at Hocking College is one of the premier training centers for National Park Service approved Seasonal Officer Training.
Since the early 1980's, we have been providing the highest quality training to hundreds of students, many of whom have gone on to find employment in the natural resources law enforcement and emergency services fields. Utilizing the finest instructors available and applying the most advanced training techniques possible results in students who are well equipped for successful entry into the natural resources law enforcement field.
Participation in the Ranger Academy Program requires that the candidate be willing to exert the maximum amount of effort and dedication. The training is by no means easy and not every student passes. Only the most highly motivated candidates should consider this program. The National Ranger Training Institute prides itself on graduating only the most qualified candidates. However, assuming that the student is sufficiently motivated, the NRTI staff will do everything in its power to make certain that the student succeeds in his or her endeavors.
About the Ranger Academy Program
The Ranger Academy Program is a blend of the National Park Service (NPS) Seasonal Ranger Training, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Seasonal Wildlife Refuge Officer Training and Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Peace Officer Basic Training. It consists of eighteen weeks or approximately 630 hours of classroom and laboratory training. The program provides seasonal law enforcement training certification for both federal agencies and is approved by the United States Department of the Interior. The program prepares rangers and refuge officers to perform law enforcement in areas administered by the NPS and the FWS, and in those areas that require peace officer certification. Graduates will be eligible to receive both NPS and FWS seasonal law enforcement commissions and state, county or local commissions in Ohio. These commissions enable the bearer to carry firearms, make arrests, and investigate violations of the Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Code and Ohio Revised Code. Topics include:
- Criminal Law
- Search and Seizure
- Human Relations
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Defensive Tactics and Arrest Techniques
- Patrol Operations
- Criminal Investigation
- Firearms
- The National Park Service
- Physical Fitness
- Homeland Security
Where is the National Ranger Training Institute located?
The National Ranger Training Institute is located on the campus of Hocking College. Hocking College's 250-acre campus is located in the Hocking Hills, one mile southeast of Nelsonville, a community of 5500 people in Athens County, Ohio. Nelsonville is about 60 miles southeast of Columbus.
Who are the National Ranger Training Institute instructors?
The National Ranger Training Institute instructional cadre consists of instructors specifically chosen based on their subject matter expertise and demonstrated skill as teachers. Many are employed full-time in some area of parks and natural resources law enforcement. Many are specialists, managers, and higher level officers drawn from a diverse range of local, state, and federal agencies. As such they are in a unique position to not only offer excellent instruction, but also insight into the field as an avocation.
Who are National Ranger Training Institute students?
We serve two groups of students. One group consists of students working towards an Associate Degree in Ranger Services. These students take the Ranger Academy Program as the final step in their academic career, prior to seeking employment as rangers. The second group is made up of students from throughout the country seeking the necessary certification to apply for seasonal law enforcement positions. Due to the short length of time needed to complete the program, many students find it possible to travel to Hocking College, take the course, and return home, without the disruption to their lives that a longer program would entail. These students are especially welcome due to the unique perspective they bring to the program.
When is the NPS and the FWS Seasonal Officer Training Program offered by the National Ranger Training Institute at Hocking College?
The program is offered twice each year. Classes begin in January and August.
An information packet is available for review. A deposit form is also available. Filing a refundable, $125.00 deposit will hold space in the class of your choosing.
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