Upcoming Trainings
Leadership for Jailers
JMHO (TCOLE 5900)
The Basics of Minimum Jail Standards
Suicide Prevention for Jailers
Report Writing
Training Opportunities
Jail Mental Health Officer Course (TCOLE 5900)
Hosted by Grayson 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: August 25-29, 2025
Location:
Grayson College
6101 Grayson Dr.
Denison, TX 75090
Class Presented by:
Captain Sarah Bigham, Grayson County Sheriff's Office
For registration information, please contact Sarah Bigham:
Include the following information:
Officer name
Agency
Contact email and phone
TCOLE ID
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: September 25, 2025
Time: 8:00am–5:00pm
Location:
Robertson County Sheriff's Office
1006 West US Hwy 79
Franklin, Texas 77856
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: September 26, 2025
Time: 8:00am–5:00pm
Location:
Robertson County Sheriff's Office
1006 West US Hwy 79
Franklin, Texas 77856
Jail Mental Health Officer Course (TCOLE 5900)
Hosted by Brazos 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: October 13-17, 2025
Location:
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office Training Room
1835 Sandy Point Rd.
Bryan, Tx 77807
Class Presented by:
Melvin G. Bowser, Texas Commission on Jail Standards (JMHO Master Trainer)
Robert Costello, MHMR Authority Brazos Valley (JMHO Master Trainer)
Jason Davis, Brazos County Sheriff’s Office (JMHO Master Trainer)
Assisted by other subject matter experts.
For registration questions, please contact Melvin G. Bowser:
Email: melvin.bowser@tcjs.state.tx.us
Cell Phone: 512-799-6931
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: 8:00am–12:00pm
Location:
Hockley County Sheriff's Office
1310 Ave H
Levelland, Texas 79336
For Questions:
Contact Lt Elsa Cavazos
ecavazos@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext. 109.
Chief Jared Dockery
jdockery@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext 105
806-893-4527
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: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Location:
Hockley County Sheriff's Office
1310 Ave H
Levelland, Texas 79336
For Questions:
Contact Lt Elsa Cavazos
ecavazos@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext. 109.
Chief Jared Dockery
jdockery@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext 105
806-893-4527
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:
Hockley County Sheriff's Office
1310 Ave H
Levelland, Texas 79336
For Questions:
Contact Lt Elsa Cavazos
ecavazos@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext. 109.
Chief Jared Dockery
jdockery@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext 105
806-893-4527
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 23, 2025
Time: 8:00am–5:00pm
Location:
Hockley County Sheriff's Office
1310 Ave H
Levelland, Texas 79336
For Questions:
Contact Lt Elsa Cavazos
ecavazos@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext. 109.
Chief Jared Dockery
jdockery@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext 105
806-893-4527
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 24, 2025
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Location:
Hockley County Sheriff's Office
1310 Ave H
Levelland, Texas 79336
For Questions:
Contact Lt Elsa Cavazos
ecavazos@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext. 109.
Chief Jared Dockery
jdockery@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext 105
806-893-4527
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 24, 2025
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Location:
Hockley County Sheriff's Office
1310 Ave H
Levelland, Texas 79336
For Questions:
Contact Lt Elsa Cavazos
ecavazos@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext. 109.
Chief Jared Dockery
jdockery@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext 105
806-893-4527
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 24, 2025
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Location:
Hockley County Sheriff's Office
1310 Ave H
Levelland, Texas 79336
For Questions:
Contact Lt Elsa Cavazos
ecavazos@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext. 109.
Chief Jared Dockery
jdockery@hockleycounty.org
806-894-3126 Ext 105
806-893-4527
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
