The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Basic Peace Office Academy through College of the Mainland. Classes will begin on Jan. 28, 2019, and will run through Oct. 17, 2019. Classes will be held at the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office Training room located at 2400 Beaumont Ave. Liberty, Texas.
Class times will be Monday through Friday 6pm to 10pm with some Saturday classes. Cadet Applicants will be able to pick up application packets at the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office beginning August 27, 2018. Application packets are to be turned in to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office no later than December 14, 2018. Cadet Applicants must pass a criminal background check which is a state requirement, as well as a physical and psychological exam to be admitted.
Tuition costs for the academy is $1,525 and is payable to College of the Mainland. Financial Aid Assistance is also available through the College of the Mainland. Cadets will need to purchase their own uniforms, PT clothing, firearms and duty gear. Cadets will undergo training in Texas law, criminal investigations, patrol procedures, use of force, along with many other topics. The training is a combination of classroom and real life scenarios that will prepare them to successfully pass the TCOLE Test.
For any questions or further information contact Deputy Josh Cummins at 936-336-4515 or joshua.cummins@co.liberty.tx.us
Important Dates
- Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 – Application Deadline
- Friday, Jan. 4, 2018 – Orientation
- Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 – Academy Begins
- Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 – State Exam
- Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 – Graduation