Inspector General

Overview

Seal of the Office of the Inspector GeneralThe 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

Jana A. Jones
Decatur, Texas

(940) 626-3798

Calendar

2024 Training Calendar

Ron Jackson State School
611 FM3254
Brownwood, TX 76801

Course

Date

Time

Location

Hours

Audience
TCOLE Basic Instructor Course January 8-12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Classroom:
900 S. Bridge
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(conference room)

 40 OIG Personnel & Law Enforcement Personnel
Less Lethal Shotgun January 23 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Classroom portion:
Law Enforcement Center
1050 W. Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801

Range Location:
907 B.L. Guthrie Rd.
Brownwood, TX 76801

 4 OIG Personnel
TCOLE-Basic Patrol Rifle January 24-25 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Classroom Portion:
Law Enforcement Center
1050 W. Commerce
Brownwood, TX 76801

Range Location:
907 B.L. Guthrie Rd.
Brownwood, TX 76801

 16 OIG Personnel & Law Enforcement Personnel
To register, please contact:
Gabriel Medellin

(210) 430-9264
Specialized Sexual Abuse Investigations February 26-27 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Feb. 26th), 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Feb. 27th)

Randall County Juvenile Probation Department
9300 S. Georgia, Amarillo, TX

 12 (TCOLE Credit available) Civilian and commissioned investigators
TCOLE - Defensive Tactics #2040 February 27 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Classroom portion: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
2122 FM448, Giddings, TX 78942

 8 Lee County Sheriff’s Office personnel only
TCOLE - Defensive Tactics #2040 February 29 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Classroom portion: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
2122 FM448, Giddings, TX 78942

 8 Lee County Sheriff’s Office personnel only
TCOLE - Defensive Tactics #2040 GST Level 1 March 4-5 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Giddings Fire Department
151 W Independence St., Giddings, TX 78942

 16 OIG personnel only
TCOLE - Defensive Tactics #2040 GST Level 1 March 6-7 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Classroom portion: Giddings VFD Fireman’s Park - Hall, 2591 US-290, Giddings, TX 78942

 16 OIG personnel only
PREA - Specialized Sexual Abuse Investigations March 13-14 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mar. 13th), 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Mar. 14th)

Denton Co. Administrative Courthouse, 2020 Rm - 3rd FL.
1 Courthouse Dr., Denton, TX

 12 (TCOLE Credit available) Civilian and commissioned investigators
TCOLE-Basic Instructor Course March 18-22 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Classroom portion: Simmons Bank, 1112 E. California St., Gainesville, TX 76240

 40 OIG Personnel & Law Enforcement Personnel
Less Lethal Shotgun March 19 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Classroom portion: Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 2122 FM448, Giddings, TX 78942

Range Location: Same location

 4 OIG Personnel
TCOLE-Basic Patrol Rifle March 20-21 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Classroom portion: Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 2122 FM448, Giddings, TX 78942

Range Location: Same location

 16 OIG Personnel & Law Enforcement Personnel
To register, please contact: Gabriel Medellin 210-430-9264
ALERRT Level 1 April 1st, 2nd 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ALERRT Center
Classroom portion: 1285 William Pettus Rd., Maxwell, Texas 78656

 16 OIG Personnel only
Firearms Instructor In-Service April 9th – 10th, 2024 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Classroom portion: DPS Training Facility
810 CR 240, Florence, Texas 76527

Range Location: Same location

 16 OIG Personnel only
Less Lethal Shotgun April 16 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Classroom portion:
OIG Office (Mart)
116 Burleson Road, Mart, Texas 76664
Brownwood, TX 76801

Range Location:
Limestone County Sheriff’s Office
912 N Tyus St, Groesbeck, Texas 76642

 4 OIG Personnel
TCOLE-Basic Patrol Rifle April 17-18 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Classroom Portion:
OIG Office (Mart)
116 Burleson Road, Mart, Texas 76664

Range Location:
Limestone County Sheriff’s Office
912 N Tyus St, Groesbeck, Texas 76642

 16 OIG Personnel & Law Enforcement Personnel
To register, please contact:
Gabriel Medellin

(210) 430-9264
Baton April 29 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Classroom:
OIG office
116 Burleson Rd.
Mart, Texas 76664

 8 OIG Personnel
TCOLE Basic Instructor Course April 29-May 3 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Classroom:
Gidding’s Fire Department
151 W. Independence St.
Giddings, Texas 78942

 40 OIG Personnel & Law Enforcement Personnel
To register, please contact:
James Shelton

(737) 228-6696
Less Lethal Chemical Weapons (OC) April 30 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Classroom:
OIG office
116 Burleson Rd.
Mart, Texas 76664

 4 OIG Personnel
Baton May 1 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Classroom:
OIG office
116 Burleson Rd.
Mart, Texas 76664

 8 OIG Personnel
Less Lethal Chemical Weapons (OC) May 2 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Classroom:
OIG office
116 Burleson Rd.
Mart, Texas 76664

 4 OIG Personnel
TCOLE - Defensive Tactics #2040 GST Level 1 May 13-16 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Classroom portion:
Weslaco East High School (Gym)
810 S Pleasantview Dr.
Weslaco, Texas 78596

 16 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.

Firearms Instructor In-Service

Course: Firearms Instructor In-Service

Date / Location: See above table

Time: 8 am - 5 pm

Hours: 16

Audience: OIG Personnel only

Details:

  • 12 Seats
  • Pre-Requisite: None
  • Supervisor Approval Required
  • No cost for this course. Overall goal is for students to become more familiarized with weapon use in real settings.

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

Course: 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 & Law Enforcement 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.

PREA - Specialized Sexual Abuse Investigations

Course: PREA - Specialized Sexual Abuse Investigations

Date / Location: See above table

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mar. 13th), 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Mar. 14th)

Hours: 12 (TCOLE Credit available)

Audience: Civilian and commissioned investigators

Details:

  • 100 Seats
  • Pre-Requisite: None
  • No cost for this course. To provide the student with basic investigative skills relating to PREA investigations. Course material includes: Conducting Quality Investigations, Interview/Interrogation & Report Writing

Specialized Sexual Abuse Investigations

 

Course: Specialized Sexual Abuse Investigations

Date / Location: See above table

Time:8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Feb. 26th), 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Feb. 27th)

Hours:12 (TCOLE Credit available)

Audience: Civilian and commissioned investigators

Details:

  • 25 Seats
  • Pre-Requisite: None
  • No cost for this course. To provide the student with basic investigative skills relating to PREA investigations. Course material includes: Conducting Quality Investigations, Interview/Interrogation & Report Writing

TCOLE-Basic Patrol Rifle

 

Course: TCOLE-Basic Patrol Rifle

Date / Location: See above table

Time:8am - 4pm

Hours:16

Audience:OIG Personnel & Law Enforcement Personnel
To register, please contact: Gabriel Medellin

(210) 430-9264

Details:

  • 10 Seats
  • Pre-Requisite: None
  • Supervisor Approval Required
  • No cost for this course. This course teaches participants the principles of marksmanship, rifle nomenclature, and operation. Emphasis will be placed on weapons manipulation and how to fight with commonly configured patrol rifles. Although this course is based on the AR-15/M-4/M-16 weapons platform, other systems will be discussed.

TCOLE - Defensive Tactics #2040 GST Level 1

 

Course: TCOLE - Defensive Tactics #2040 GST Level 1

Date / Location: See above table

Time:8am - 5pm

Hours:16

Audience:OIG Personnel only

Details:

  • 10 Seats
  • Pre-Requisite: None
  • Supervisor Approval Required
  • No cost for this course. Provide students with the knowledge to protect themselves from combative subjects while using ground control techniques.

TCOLE - Defensive Tactics #2040

 

Course: TCOLE - Defensive Tactics #2040

Date / Location: See above table

Time:8am - 5pm

Hours:8

Audience:Lee County Sheriff’s Office personnel only

Details:

  • 10 Seats
  • Pre-Requisite: None
  • Supervisor Approval Required
  • No cost for this course. Students will learn and recognize ways the human body responds to stress. Apply pressure point control techniques to achieve compliance and demonstrate how to stand defensively and block attacks.

ALERRT Level 1

Course: ALERRT Level 1

Date / Location: See above table

Time: 8 am - 5 pm

Hours: 16

Audience: OIG Personnel only

Details:

  • 20 Seats
  • Pre-Requisite: None
  • Supervisor Approval Required
  • No cost for this course. This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter. This course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement, setting up for and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, secondary responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and post engagement priorities of work. The course will culminate with dynamic force on force scenarios.

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