Overview
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department was created by the Texas Legislature to investigate crimes committed by the departmental employees, and crimes and delinquent conduct committed at departmental facilities. This investigative authority extends to parole officers, and other facilities operating under contract with the department. The chief inspector is a commissioned peace officer, and is authorized to appoint additional peace officers to fulfill the statutory duties of the office. The chief inspector is appointed by, and reports directly to the board. The inspectors general have all of the power and duties afforded to peace officers under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Recruiting
The Office of the Inspector General is currently seeking highly motivated peace officers and security personnel to work at the five secure facilities in Texas which are located in Brownwood, Edinburg, Gainesville, Giddings, and Mart. For our veterans with military police or special forces experience, please review our fact sheet regarding licensing information from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The recruitment and hiring process includes an applicant interview, written and physical assessment, pre-employment checks, and a background investigation. Applicants must sign a waiver before conducting any physical assessment. See link: For a list of current postings and job descriptions please click on the link below to visit information from Human Resources. Search under Protective Services or Professional job types.
For our veterans with military police or special forces experience, please review our fact sheet regarding licensing information from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. For information about occupational licenses in the private security profession, please visit the Department of Public Safety Private Security » .
The recruitment and hiring process includes an applicant interview, written and physical assessment, pre-employment checks, and a background investigation. Applicants must sign a waiver before conducting any physical assessment. See link: For a list of current postings and job descriptions please click on the link below to visit information from Human Resources. Search under Protective Services or Professional job types.
Special Prosecution Unit
The Texas Legislature established the Special Prosecution Unit (SPU) Juvenile Division in Senate Bill 653. The SPU assists District and County Attorney offices in prosecuting criminal investigations conducted by the TJJD Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Executive Director
Jack K. Choate
Special Prosecution Unit
Huntsville, Texas 77320
(936) 291-2369
SPU Juvenile Division Section Chief
Calendar
2023 Training Calendar
Ron Jackson State School
611 FM3254
Brownwood, TX 76801
Course |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Hours |
Audience |
Basic Patrol Rifle | July 25-26 | 8 am - 5 pm |
Classroom and Range: |
16 | OIG Personnel Only |
Less Lethal Shotgun | July 27 | 8 am - 12 pm |
Classroom: Range: |
4 | OIG Personnel Only |
Baton | September 26 | 8 am - 5 pm |
Classroom: |
8 | OIG Personnel Only |
Less Lethal Chemical Weapons (OC) | September 27 | 8 am - 12 pm |
Classroom: |
4 | OIG Personnel Only |
TCOLE Basic Instructor Course | October 2-6 | 8 am - 5 pm |
Classroom: |
40 | OIG Personnel Only |
Basic Patrol Rifle | October 10-11 | 8 am - 5 pm |
Classroom: Range: |
16 | Open to Law Enforcement Only |
Uniformed Division In-Service | October 11-12 | 8 am - 5 pm |
Classroom: |
16 | OIG Personnel Only |
Less Lethal Shotgun | October 12 | 8 am - 12 pm |
Classroom: Range: |
4 | OIG Personnel Only |
2022 Training Calendar
Ron Jackson State School
611 FM3254
Brownwood, TX 76801
Course |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Hours |
Audience |
DPS-Security Officer Phase II | May 2-3 | 8 am - 4 pm | Weslaco PD Training Center 901 N. Airport Weslaco, TX 78596 |
16 | OIG Personnel Only |
DPS-Security Officer Phase II | May 4-5 | 8 am - 4 pm | Lee County Sheriff’s Office Training Center 2122 FM448 Giddings, TX 78942 |
16 | OIG Personnel Only |
DPS-Security Officer Phase III | May 9-10 | 8 am - 4 pm | Giddings State School 2261 James Turman Rd. Giddings, TX 78942 |
16 | OIG Personnel Only |
DPS-Security Officer Phase II | May 9-10 | 8 am - 4 pm | McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional facility 116 W. Burleson Ave. Mart, TX 76664 |
16 | OIG Personnel Only |
DPS-Security Officer Phase II | May 11-12 | 8 am - 4 pm | McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional facility 116 W. Burleson Ave. Mart, TX 76664 |
16 | OIG Personnel Only |
DPS-Security Officer Phase III | May 18-19 | 8 am - 4 pm | Giddings State School 2261 James Turman Rd. Giddings, TX 78942 |
16 |
OIG Personnel Only |
DPS-Security Officer Phase III | May 18-19 | 8 am - 5 pm |
Classroom: Shooting Range: |
16 | OIG Personnel Only |
DPS-Security Officer Phase III | May 23 | 8 am - 5 pm | TJJD Training Building 600 FM 3254 Brownwood, TX 76801 |
8 | OIG Personnel Only |
DPS-Security Officer Phase III | May 26 | 8 am - 5 pm | Brownwood Shooting Range 550 Spillway Rd. Brownwood, TX 76801 |
8 | OIG Personnel Only |
DPS-Security Officer Phase III | May 26-27 | 8 am - 5 pm |
Classroom: Shooting Range: |
16 | OIG Personnel Only |
OIG-Security Officer Training Academy | September 12-15th | 8 am - 5 pm | Lee County Sheriff’s Office Training Center 2122 FM448 Giddings, TX 78942 |
32 | OIG Personnel Only |
OIG-Security Officer Training Academy | September 26- October 1st | 8 am - 5 pm | Ron Jackson State School
611 FM3254
Brownwood, TX 76801
|
48 | OIG Personnel Only |
OIG-Security Officer Training Academy | October 10-13th | 8 am - 5 pm | McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional facility 116 W. Burleson Ave. Mart, TX 76664 (OIG Training Room) |
32 | OIG Personnel Only |
OIG-Security Officer Training Academy | October 31- November 3rd | 8 am - 5 pm | Simmons Bank Conference Room 1112 E. California ST. Gainesville, TX |
32 | OIG Personnel Only |
OIG-Security Officer Training Academy | November 7-12 | 8 am - 5 pm |
Edinburg Police Department
1309 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
|
48 | OIG Personnel Only |
Course Descriptions
DPS-Security Officer Phase II
Course: DPS-Security Officer Phase II
Date / Location: See above table
Time: 8 am - 4 pm
Hours: 16
Audience: OIG Personnel
Details:
- 3 Seats
- Pre-Requisite: None
- Supervisor Approval Required
- No cost for this course. The student will have an understanding of the legal authorities pertaining to Security Officer Commission and responsibilities and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in techniques and tactics necessary to carry out duties as a Commissioned Security Officer.
DPS-Security Officer Phase III
Course: DPS-Security Officer Phase III
Date / Location: See above table
Time: 8 am - 4 pm
Hours: 16
Audience: OIG Personnel
Details:
- 3 Seats
- Pre-Requisite: None
- Supervisor Approval Required
- No cost for this course. The student will have an understanding of the legal authorities pertaining to Security Officer Commission and responsibilities and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in techniques and tactics necessary to carry out duties as a Commissioned Security Officer.
OIG-Basic Patrol Rifle
Course: OIG-Basic Patrol Rifle
Date / Location: See above table
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours: 16
Audience: Law Enforcement Only
Details:
- 10 Seats
- Pre-Requisite: Must have a TCOLE PID number.
- Supervisor Approval Required
- No cost for this course. The student will understand the universal rules of gun handling. The student will understand the history of the AR-15 type rifles. The student will understand the mechanical workings of the AR-15 type Rifles.
OIG-Baton
Date / Location: See above table
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours: 8
Audience: OIG Personnel
Details:
- 10 Seats
- Pre-Requisite: None
- Supervisor Approval Required
- No cost for this course. Students will learn the law and policy applicable to less lethal munitions and will demonstrate tactical proficiency with 12 gauge shotgun fired, less lethal rounds.
OIG-Less Lethal Chemical Weapons (OC)
Course: OIG-Less Lethal Chemical Weapons (OC)
Date / Location: See above table
Time: 8 am - 12 pm
Hours: 4
Audience: OIG Personnel
Details:
- 10 Seats
- Pre-Requisite: None
- Supervisor Approval Required
- No cost for this course. Students will learn terminology, history, legal issues and deployment tactics for OC Spray. They will also show proficiency in use and detoxing with OC products.
OIG-Less Lethal Shotgun
Course: OIG-Less Lethal Shotgun
Date / Location: See above table
Time: 8 am - 12 pm
Hours: 4
Audience: OIG Personnel
Details:
- 10 Seats
- Pre-Requisite: None
- Supervisor Approval Required
- No cost for this course. Students will learn the law and policy applicable to less lethal munitions and will demonstrate tactical proficiency with 12 gauge shotgun fired, less lethal rounds.
OIG-Security Officer Training Academy
Course: OIG-Security Officer Training Academy
Date / Location: See above table
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours: 32
Audience: OIG Personnel
Details:
- 8 Seats
- Pre-Requisite: None
- Supervisor Approval Required
- No cost for this course. The student will have an understanding of the legal authorities pertaining to OIG-Security Officer’s and responsibilities and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in techniques and tactics necessary to carry out duties as a Security Officer.
OIG-TCOLE Basic Instructor Course
Course: OIG-TCOLE Basic Instructor Course
Date / Location: See above table
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours: 40
Audience: OIG Personnel
Details:
- 10 Seats
- Pre-Requisite: None
- Supervisor Approval Required
- No cost for this course. To provide the student with the basic instructor fundamentals and skills needed to facilitate a training course.
OIG-Uniformed Division In-Service
Course: OIG-Uniformed Division In-Service
Date / Location: See above table
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours: 16
Audience: OIG Personnel
Details:
- 20 Seats
- Pre-Requisite: None
- Supervisor Approval Required
- No cost for this course. The student will have an understanding of the legal authorities pertaining to OIG-Security Officer’s and responsibilities and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in techniques and tactics necessary to carry out duties as a Security Officer.
Reports
- Annual Reports
- Quarterly Reports
- ANE Monthly County Reports
- Incident Reporting Center (IRC) Reports
-
Public Information Arrest Summaries
- TJJD Employees
- TJJD Contract Care Employees
- County Employees
- Others (including Vendors, Contractors, Visitors, or Citizens)
- Special Prosecution Unit (SPU) Reports
- Special Report on Peace Officer Salaries
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