Upcoming Trainings
Jail Mental Health Officer Master Trainer
Interacting with Veterans in a Jail Setting (TCOLE 4902)
Training Opportunities
Jail Mental Health Officer Master Trainer VI
This Master Trainer course of the Jail Mental Health Officer Certification Program will equip trainers with the ability to effectively facilitate the program and develop community partners who will collaboratively deliver the curriculum to county jail staff. Additionally, it is the goal of providing this course to make trainers available across the state, where agencies may not have the resources to deliver this training. Agencies who attend are committed to delivering this curriculum and opening their JMHO courses to outside participants and to supporting delivery of the training in areas where it is not accessible.
This training is designed for licensed county jailers in the State of Texas who have completed the 5900 Jail Mental Health Officer (JMHO) training and obtained their JMHO certification through TCOLE. The nominee must also be a certified TCOLE instructor. The JMHO training is not a program where by everyone and anyone that applies will attend. This program is limited to 24 participants. Staff must be nominated by their Sheriff and nomination forms and letters of support must be submitted by the deadline.
Training Hours: 36
Cost: CMIT will cover cost of training material, snack breaks, all meals, parking and hotel nights. Agencies are responsible for travel expenses.
Date: February 23-27, 2026
Location:
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: 936-294-3073
For Questions:
Kelli Fraley, CMIT Program Specialist
(936) 294-1640
ksf028@shsu.edu
Interacting with Veterans in a Jail Setting (TCOLE 4902)
This course fulfills the legislative mandate established by SB 1563 under Chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations Code. It provides county corrections officers with essential knowledge and skills for respectfully and effectively interacting with justice-involved veterans, including an overview of military culture, veteran-specific challenges, and trauma-informed communication and de-escalation techniques.
Training Hours: 4
Cost: FREE
For Questions:
Melvin Bowser
melvin.bowser@tcjs.state.tx.us
(512) 799-6931
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