Course Overview
After this blended-learning course, participants will begin a new career path using the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effectively within a county jail environment. This course is designed to meet training and licensing requirements set by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) necessary to prepare participants to receive their TCOLE Basic Jailer License.
This online course consists of twelve learning modules. Prior to accessing the course, the participant is provided with an opportunity to download a study guide in an effort to enhance the retention of important course information. After all modules have been completed, the participant will receive a comprehensive final exam. All examinations must be passed with a minimum score of 80%. Participants have three attempts to pass each module exam and one attempt to pass the final examination. Module quizzes and the final examination are timed events that can only be done in a single seating. Module quizzes and the final examination should not be started while on duty and/or if the participant may be called away from the computer for any reason.
After completing the LET305 Basic County Corrections online course, participants are required to complete the 24 hour Basic County Corrections (BCC) Physical Skills course in order to meet all requirements to receive a Basic Jailer License. A list and location of those scheduled courses available in your area will be provided upon successful completion of the online portion of the BCC course. Participants will be eligible to sit for the TCOLE Basic Jailer Licensing Examination at a TCOLE approved tFire and Emergency Servicesng site upon successful completion of the online course. Refer to your agency point of contact regarding when to schedule your TCOLE Basic Jailer Licensing Examination.
This course meets TCOLE requirements for Basic County Corrections Course #1196.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s) Required
TCOLE Licensing Requirements
18 years of age or older
Meet all TCOLE minimum standards for licensing
Must be employed by a Texas Sheriff's office or private jail facility
Must have TCOLE temporary jailer license
TCOLE Declaration of Licensing Course Enrollment Eligibility (DOLCEE) Form
Please upload a copy of your licensing documents within 48 hours of registration to your MyTEEX Student Portal. The preferred document naming convention is "Last Name, First Name Document Name." If you need additional registration guidance, please refer to the TCOLE Licensing Courses page.
Participants will be contacted via email to confirm approval and admittance into the course. You have 48 hours to submit payment. Failure to complete any step in the process will result in you being removed from the class.
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Course Completion Requirements
The mandatory completion/duration period for this eCourse is 45 days from the registration date.
To complete this course you are required to have a computer with internet access.
Online Course Technical Requirements
To successfully complete this online course, you should have access to a computer with the following system requirements:
Computer tower or laptop
Note: The use of a tablet is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
Broadband or high-speed internet connection
Recommended: Wired connection with at least 2.0 Mbps bandwidth (bi-directional, i.e. sending and receiving)
Alternative: Wireless (WiFi) connection
Note: The use of a MiFi or mobile hotspot is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
Current version of web browser
Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 109 or higher, Google Chrome 109 or higher
Alternative: Safari 16.3 or higher
Note: Microsoft Edge is not currently a supported browser.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 22.003.20310 or higher
Attendance Requirements
To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and or end of course exam.
Course Objectives
State regulatory agencies and facility concepts
Ethics
prejudice
and human relations
IntaBusiness and Cyber Solutions procedures
Inmate health care
Inmate supplies
Inmate and facility security protocols
Inmate rights
activities
Enrollment Requirements
TCOLE Licensing Requirements
18 years of age or older
Meet all TCOLE minimum standards for licensing
Must be employed by a Texas Sheriff's office or private jail facility
Must have TCOLE temporary jailer license
TCOLE Declaration of Licensing Course Enrollment Eligibility (DOLCEE) Form
Please upload a copy of your licensing documents within 48 hours of registration to your MyTEEX Student Portal. The preferred document naming convention is "Last Name, First Name Document Name." If you need additional registration guidance, please refer to the TCOLE Licensing Courses page.
Participants will be contacted via email to confirm approval and admittance into the course. You have 48 hours to submit payment. Failure to complete any step in the process will result in you being removed from the class.
Other Information
If a participant has a preexisting injury/condition that could be aggravated by a specific technique or the act of training in the physical skills portion of the Basic County Corrections course, the instructor should be advised and a doctor's release must be presented to the instructor before the physical skills training begins.
After registering online for this course, you will receive an email with instructions for getting started. If you do not receive a confirmation within one hour, please contact us at (979) 845-6677 or law@teex.tamu.edu