Upcoming Trainings
Leadership for Jailers
JMHO (TCOLE 5900)
Crisis Negotiations in a Jail Setting
The Basics of Minimum Jail Standards
Suicide Prevention for Jailers
Report Writing
Training Opportunities
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: May 12-14, 2025
Location:
Tyler Junior College, West Campus
1530 SSW Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
Class Presented by:
Melvin G. Bowser, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (JMHO Master Trainer)
Lt. Aimee Crockett, Smith County Sheriff's Office (JHMO Master Trainer)
Lt. John Shoemaker, Smith County Sheriff's Office (JHMO Master Trainer)
Assisted by other subject matter experts.
For registration information, please contact Melvin G. Bowser:
Email: melvin.bowser@tcjs.state.tx.us
Office: 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: June 16, 2025
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Location:
TCCC Training Academy - Classroom B
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, Texas 78617
For Questions:
Contact Tina Hoffman
(512) 854-4194
tina.hoffman@traviscountytx.gov
Crisis Negotiations in a Jail Setting
Crisis Negotiations in a Jail Setting is a basic look into development, strategies and implementation of negotiators in a Correctional Institution. Throughout this presentation attendees will learn basic team development and strategies in crisis management, while learning "tricks of the trade", focusing on crisis negotiations skills and situational understanding. This presentation is designed for everyone. It's design includes individual detention staff members as well as a complete comprehensive crisis team within a 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: June 16, 2025
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Location:
TCCC Training Academy - Classroom B
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, Texas 78617
For Questions:
Contact Tina Hoffman
(512) 854-4194
tina.hoffman@traviscountytx.gov
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: June 17, 2025
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Location:
TCCC Training Academy - Classroom B
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, Texas 78617
For Questions:
Contact Tina Hoffman
(512) 854-4194
tina.hoffman@traviscountytx.gov
Crisis Negotiations in a Jail Setting
Crisis Negotiations in a Jail Setting is a basic look into development, strategies and implementation of negotiators in a Correctional Institution. Throughout this presentation attendees will learn basic team development and strategies in crisis management, while learning "tricks of the trade", focusing on crisis negotiations skills and situational understanding. This presentation is designed for everyone. It's design includes individual detention staff members as well as a complete comprehensive crisis team within a 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: June 17, 2025
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Location:
TCCC Training Academy - Classroom B
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, Texas 78617
For Questions:
Contact Tina Hoffman
(512) 854-4194
tina.hoffman@traviscountytx.gov
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: June 19, 2025
Time: 8:00am–5:00pm
Location:
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
800 10th Street
Floresville, Texas 78114
For Questions:
Adam Guerrero
aguerrero@wilsoncountytx.gov
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: June 19, 2025
Time: 8:00am–5:00pm
Location:
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
800 10th Street
Floresville, Texas 78114
For Questions:
Adam Guerrero
aguerrero@wilsoncountytx.gov
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: July 1, 2025
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Location:
Brazos County Detention Center Lot B Training Room
1835 Sandy Point Rd
Bryan, TX 77807
For Questions:
Jerome Losack
(979)361-4868
jlosack@brazoscountytx.gov
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: July 1, 2025
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Location:
Brazos County Detention Center Lot B Training Room
1835 Sandy Point Rd
Bryan, TX 77807
For Questions:
Jerome Losack
(979)361-4868
jlosack@brazoscountytx.gov
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: July 2, 2025
Time: 8:00am–12:00pm
Location:
Brazos County Detention Center Lot B Training Room
1835 Sandy Point Rd
Bryan, TX 77807
For Questions:
Jerome Losack
(979)361-4868
jlosack@brazoscountytx.gov
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: July 2, 2025
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Location:
Brazos County Detention Center Lot B Training Room
1835 Sandy Point Rd
Bryan, TX 77807
For Questions:
Jerome Losack
(979)361-4868
jlosack@brazoscountytx.gov
