The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Training Academy educates and trains Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department’s Deputies, Detention Officers, and other law enforcement officers throughout North Texas. Expert instruction is offered by a corp of staff instructors complimented by field personnel who share their expertise in their areas of specialization.
On average, the Academy conducts six Detention Officer trainee schools each year. These schools last 5 weeks and provide 200 hours of training. In addition to the Basic County Corrections Course requirements set by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards (TCLEOSE), the Academy subjects taught include: direct inmate supervision techniques, communication skills, report writing, and defensive tactics.
All Texas peace officers must complete at least 40 hours of in-service training every two years. The Academy’s in-service training program is designed to keep the Department’s Peace Officers up to date with new information, tactics, and techniques.  Academy personnel align course schedules, construct lesson plans, teach, and make arrangements for each class. They monitor all in-service schools in progress and evaluate class critiques. The Academy also makes sure that in-service training records are accurate and reported to TCLEOSE. If you have questions, you may contact the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Academy at (817) 531-7634.

Training Academy
1400 Circle Drive Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Phone (817) 531-7634
Fax (817) 531-7660

2009 Training Calendar