Training Opportunities

  • Report Writing

    This course will discuss what is required to prepare an accurate, detailed report involving critical incidents. It will cover the who, what, when, where, and why that is necessary in any incident report. This information will be beneficial for all incidents that occur in your facility.

    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: October 20, 2025

    Time: 8:00am–12:00pm

    Location:
    Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Academy
    801 Main Street
    Lubbock, Texas 79401

    For Questions:
    Tanisha Holmes
    tholmes@lubbockcounty.gov
    (806)775-1466

  • Leadership for Jailers

    This course will increase understanding of servant leadership within the jail system. It will also define the value of honesty and the core principles of leadership. The student will gain knowledge in problem solving process in the jail setting. Jail staff are supervisors from the minute they start work since they supervise inmates.

    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: October 20, 2025

    Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm

    Location:
    Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Academy
    801 Main Street
    Lubbock, Texas 79401

    For Questions:
    Tanisha Holmes
    tholmes@lubbockcounty.gov
    (806)775-1466

  • Report Writing

    This course will discuss what is required to prepare an accurate, detailed report involving critical incidents. It will cover the who, what, when, where, and why that is necessary in any incident report. This information will be beneficial for all incidents that occur in your facility.

    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: October 21, 2025

    Time: 8:00am–12:00pm

    Location:
    Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Academy
    801 Main Street
    Lubbock, Texas 79401

    For Questions:
    Tanisha Holmes
    tholmes@lubbockcounty.gov
    (806)775-1466

  • Leadership for Jailers

    This course will increase understanding of servant leadership within the jail system. It will also define the value of honesty and the core principles of leadership. The student will gain knowledge in problem solving process in the jail setting. Jail staff are supervisors from the minute they start work since they supervise inmates.

    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: October 21, 2025

    Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm

    Location:
    Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Academy
    801 Main Street
    Lubbock, Texas 79401

    For Questions:
    Tanisha Holmes
    tholmes@lubbockcounty.gov
    (806)775-1466

  • The Basics of Minimum Jail Standards

    Training Hours: 8

    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: October 22, 2025

    Time: 8:00am–5:00pm

    Location:
    Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Academy
    801 Main Street
    Lubbock, Texas 79401

    For Questions:
    Tanisha Holmes
    tholmes@lubbockcounty.gov
    (806)775-1466

  • Jail Mental Health Officer Course (TCOLE 5900)

    Hosted by Smith County Sheriff’s Office

    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 persons 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.

    Training Hours: 40

    Cost: Free

    Date: November 10-14, 2025

    Location:
    Tyler Junior College, West Campus
    1530 SSW Loop 323
    Tyler, TX 75701

    Class Presented by:
    Lt. John Shoemaker, Smith County Sheriff's Office (JMHO Master Trainer)
    Melvin G. Bowser, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (JMHO Master Trainer)
    Assisted by other subject matter experts.

    For registration questions, please contact Tina Hoffman:
    Email: Tina.Hoffman@traviscountytx.gov
    Cell Phone: 512-799-6931

  • Jail Mental Health Officer Course (TCOLE 5900)

    Hosted by Travis County Sheriff’s Office

    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 persons 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.

    Training Hours: 40

    Cost: Free

    Date: December 1-5, 2025

    Location:
    Travis County Sheriff's Office Training Academy
    Bldg. 503614
    Bill Price Rd.
    Del Valle, TX 78617

    Class Presented by:
    Brook Bonnema (Behavioral Health & Programs Asst Director)
    Assisted by other subject matter experts.

    For registration questions, please contact Tina Hoffman:
    Email: Tina.Hoffman@traviscountytx.gov
    Cell Phone: 512-854-4194

  • Leadership for Jailers

    This course will increase understanding of servant leadership within the jail system. It will also define the value of honesty and the core principles of leadership. The student will gain knowledge in problem solving process in the jail setting. Jail staff are supervisors from the minute they start work since they supervise inmates.

    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: December 9, 2025

    Time: 8:00am–12:00pm

    Location:
    Waller County Sheriff's Office
    100 Sheriff R. Glenn Smith Pkwy
    Hempstead, Texas 77445

    For Questions:
    Gregory Brandon
    979-826-8282, ext. 4085
    g.brandon@wallercounty.us

  • Suicide Prevention for Jailers

    Suicide Prevention for Jailers is a discussion of important factors in suicide prevention in jails, including intake screening, defining deliberate indifference, and monitoring.

    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: December 9, 2025

    Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm

    Location:
    Waller County Sheriff's Office
    100 Sheriff R. Glenn Smith Pkwy
    Hempstead, Texas 77445

    For Questions:
    Gregory Brandon
    979-826-8282, ext. 4085
    g.brandon@wallercounty.us

  • Leadership for Jailers

    This course will increase understanding of servant leadership within the jail system. It will also define the value of honesty and the core principles of leadership. The student will gain knowledge in problem solving process in the jail setting. Jail staff are supervisors from the minute they start work since they supervise inmates.

    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: December 10, 2025

    Time: 8:00am–12:00pm

    Location:
    Waller County Sheriff's Office
    100 Sheriff R. Glenn Smith Pkwy
    Hempstead, Texas 77445

    For Questions:
    Gregory Brandon
    979-826-8282, ext. 4085
    g.brandon@wallercounty.us

  • Suicide Prevention for Jailers

    Suicide Prevention for Jailers is a discussion of important factors in suicide prevention in jails, including intake screening, defining deliberate indifference, and monitoring.

    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: December 10, 2025

    Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm

    Location:
    Waller County Sheriff's Office
    100 Sheriff R. Glenn Smith Pkwy
    Hempstead, Texas 77445

    For Questions:
    Gregory Brandon
    979-826-8282, ext. 4085
    g.brandon@wallercounty.us

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