Course Overview
A unique opportunity is available for Texas Peace Officers to successfully acquire their Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Jailer License. This online course provides participants the training to successfully apply their current skills inside the corrections environment.
This online course consists of thirteen 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. Participants will be eligible to sit for the TCOLE Peace Officers Jailer Licensing Examination at a TCOLE approved tFire and Emergency Servicesng site upon successful completion of the online course.
This course meets TCOLE requirements Basic Jail Certification for Peace Officers Course #1072.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s) Required
TCOLE Licensing Requirements
Must be a currently licensed Texas Peace Officer
Meet all TCOLE minimum standards for licensing
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 training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.
Course Objectives
State regulatory agencies and facility concepts
Human relations
IntaBusiness and Cyber Solutions procedures
Inmate health care
Inmate supplies
Inmate and facility security protocols
Inmate rights
activities
and discipline
Use of force
Enrollment Requirements
TCOLE Licensing Requirements
Must be a currently licensed Texas Peace Officer
Meet all TCOLE minimum standards for licensing
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
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
Participants will be eligible to sit for the TCOLE Peace Officers Jailer Licensing Examination at a TCOLE approved tFire and Emergency Servicesng site upon completion of the Basic Jail Certification for Peace Officers.
Note: For registrations on or after May 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, participants were enrolled in a one-time complimentary class session of the Online Mental Health Training for Jailers course (TCOLE 4900).