Temple
University Criminal Justice Training Programs (professional training center for
federal, state, and local law enforcement) in partnership with University College
(academic and administrative center for the ProRanger Philadelphia Certificate program) is
proud to announce the launch of a completely new website for
the Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program, or SLETP, as it
is commonly referred. The next SLETP
Cohort starts August 15, 2016 and graduates December 19, 2016. Temple’s SLETP is a full-time, federally-accredited 18-week program offered at the Temple University Ambler
Campus. The SLETP curriculum consists of
more than 700 hours of professional instruction designed to prepare and enable men
and women to obtain employment with the National Park Service as a seasonal law
enforcement ranger. Successful candidates
are awarded a certificate of completion from Temple University SLETP and the
National Park Service-Law Enforcement Training Center (LETC) during a ceremony showcasing
the graduates’ achievements.
The new SLETP website design is the creative work of Paul J. Muller, Senior Web Developer and
Designer for University College. Mr.
Muller’s professional experience and background in design transformed the old site
into a clean, modern layout with an emphasis on user experience and
accessibility to information. Also
contributing to this endeavor, Ms. Christie Willard, Assistant Director-CJTP and
Physical Fitness Coordinator-SLETP lent her expertise on developing specific content
including the physical efficiency battery (PEB) as well as the redesigned SLETP application. The online application,
which is now live and accepting applications for the next SLETP cohort, was
designed and deployed using DestinyOne Solutions led by University College
Associate Vice-Provost Nicole M. Westrick and David M. Benson, Associate
Director, CE Systems. Ms. Westrick and
Mr. Benson, and their team, engaged with Criminal Justice Training Programs
staff for several months on the new application’s structure, elements, and
processes. The SLETP was a member of the
third cohort of non-credit, continuing education programs at Temple University
to undergo implementation in DestinyOne.
Candidates submitting
an application
for the Fall-2016 SLETP (Class dates are August
15, 2016 - December 19, 2016) will benefit directly from the recently
expanded and revised National Park Service curriculum. The curricula includes additional instruction
in visitor and resource protection, emergency vehicle operations, use of force
concepts and skills, criminal investigation and evidence collection, continuing
case preparation and courtroom presentation, physical fitness and nutrition, communication
skills and scenario-based training.
With an increased
demand from the National Park Service for qualified candidates for seasonal law
enforcement positions, now is great time to consider applying
to the SLETP. Enrollment at Temple’s
SLETP is comprised of up to twenty-six students in each class. While attending the SLETP at the Temple
Ambler Campus, there are numerous off-campus housing opportunities for students
within our surrounding communities. Since
graduating the first SLETP class in August-2011, Temple has welcomed students from
as close as New Jersey to as far away as Hawaii. Temple is a Yellow-Ribbon school, and military
veterans may be able to apply educational benefits to offset tuition and
uniform costs depending on their eligible service as determined by the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Temple University
welcomes and strongly encourages applications from women, minority groups, veterans,
and under-represented groups. It is the
vision of Temple University SLETP to offer the highest caliber law enforcement training
that prepares well qualified candidates who are reflective of the values and the diversity
of communities throughout the U.S. to be professional first
responders so that staff, visitor, and park resources are protected now and in
the future. If you aspire to protect and
conserve the grandest natural, cultural and historical resources this country
has to offer, we look forward to receiving your application. Your career as a seasonal
law enforcement ranger awaits!
For more information about Temple
University or the next SLETP cohort (August 15, 2016 - December 19, 2016),
please contact aluongo@temple.edu or cwillard@temple.edu, or call the SLETP at
215-204-7930 or 267-468-8600.
