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Course Qualifications and
Requirements to be a Park
Ranger
Acceptance into the program is granted by the PRTP director after
completion of a written application, personal or phone interview,
medical examination, and payment of applicable program fees. Completion
of the program is a prerequisite for seasonal law enforcement positions
with the National Park Service.
Qualification requirements for the PRTP and for seasonal law enforcement
park ranger positions include the following:
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Students must be at least 21 years of age, by the time of PRTP
course completion. |
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Students must be a U.S. citizen. |
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Students must possess a valid state driver's license. |
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Students must have a clear criminal history and pass a background
investigation. (No felony convictions or serious misdemeanors
including, but not limited to, drug, domestic violence or firearms
violations.) |
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Students must be in good physical condition and be able to pass the
five components of the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB)—body fat
composition, flexibility, agility run, bench press, and 1.5 mile
run—at the 25th percentile for their gender and age.
Standards can be found at
http://www.fletc.gov/training/programs/physical-techniques-division/requirement-documents/peb-spec-pages?searchterm=peb+spec |
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Students must meet the U.S. Department of the Interior/National
Park Service Medical Standards (link to
http://www.anpr.org/medical.pdf) |
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Students must be able to pass a drug screening test. |
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Other education and experience requirements for the grade (e.g.,
GS-025-05). For more information on job classifications and pay
rates, go to www.opm.gov |
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Students should consider additional training in emergency
medical services, structural and wildland fire, search and
rescue, and other emergency services disciplines to enhance
their abilities and to be more competitive for park ranger
positions. |
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Firearms Training
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