Upcoming Trainings
Jail Mental Health Officer Training Course
Inside the Lawsuit: Legal Risks Defining Corrections
Training Opportunities
Jail Mental Health Officer (TCOLE 5900)
This course is designed to certify the student (detention officer) as a Jail Mental Health Officer (Special Officer for Mental Health Assignment under 1701.404 of the Texas Occupations Code). In a jail setting, a Jail Mental Health Officer typically serves as a liaison between the jail and the court and medical/mental health providers. They are generally called upon to assist in de-escalating people in mental crisis, coordinating care, and assisting with continuity of care as requested.
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom lecture, group discussion and activities, and one-on-one scenario role-play. It covers learning objectives such as understanding common mental disorders, de-escalating people with mental disorders, resources available to assist with the continuity of care, and individual self-care. Limited spots available.
Registration is open to all TCOLE certified detention officers currently working for a law enforcement agency.
Training Hours: 40
Cost: FREE
Date: November 16-20, 2026
Location:
Tyler Junior College, West Campus
1530 SSW Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
For Questions:
Captain Sarah Bigham
bighams@co.grayson.tx.us
Assistant Chief Nathan Ervin
nathan.ervin@co.cooke.tx.us
Inside the Lawsuit: Legal Risks Defining Corrections
Equip staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to legal risks that most commonly result in liability, lawsuits, and policy violations in county jails.
Training Hours: 4
Cost: This training is free to TJA members. Non-members will pay a $30 registration fee. Once paid, he/she will receive a complimentary TJA membership. No refunds will be granted for Regional Training.
Date: November 13, 2026
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Location:
Hays County Sheriff’s Office
Allen Bridges Training Academy
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, Texas 78666
For Questions:
Mary Calnan
mcalnan@txstate.edu
Inside the Lawsuit: Legal Risks Defining Corrections
Equip staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to legal risks that most commonly result in liability, lawsuits, and policy violations in county jails.
Training Hours: 4
Cost: This training is free to TJA members. Non-members will pay a $30 registration fee. Once paid, he/she will receive a complimentary TJA membership. No refunds will be granted for Regional Training.
Date: November 16, 2026
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Location:
Hays County Sheriff’s Office
Allen Bridges Training Academy
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, Texas 78666
For Questions:
Mary Calnan
mcalnan@txstate.edu
