• About
      • Back
      • About the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
        • Executive Team
        • Governing Board
        • Advisory Council
        • Facilities
        • The Juvenile Justice System in Texas
        • Sunset Review
  • State Services
      • Back
      • State Services For Youth in Crisis
        • Overview
        • What Is the Texas Model?
        • Education Services
        • Family Engagement Services
        • Halfway Houses
        • Medical Services
        • The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
        • Reentry and Parole
        • Sex Offender Registration
        • Victim Services
        • Volunteer Services
  • Probation Services
      • Back
      • Support Services for Probation Departments
        • Probation Services Overview
        • County Grants
        • Interstate Compact for Juveniles
        • Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
        • Medicaid Programs
        • Placement and Title IV-E
        • Regionalization
  • Agency Accountability
      • Back
      • Investigating Alleged Misconduct
        • Overview
        • Independent Ombudsman
        • Inspector General
        • Internal Audit
        • Compact With Texans
  • Operations
      • Back
      • Key Agency Leadership and Management
        • Operations Overview
        • Finance Division
        • General Counsel
        • Human Resources
        • Information Technology
        • Juvenile Case Management System (JCMS)
        • Juvenile Justice Training Academy (JJTA)
        • Legislative Reporting & Statistics
        • Monitoring & Inspections
        • COVID-19 Response
  • News
  • Careers
  • Contacts
Agency Accountability
  • Agency Accountability Overview
  • Independent Ombudsman
  • Inspector General
  • Internal Audit
  • Compact With Texans

Inspector General

  • Print
  • Overview
  • Special Prosecution Unit
  • Calendar
  • Reports
  • Overview
  • Special Prosecution Unit
  • Calendar
  • Reports

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

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.

  • Military Police Path to Texas Peace Officer
  • OIG Applicant Waiver
  • Job Search

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

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:
Simmons Bank Conference Room
1112 E. California ST.
Gainesville, TX

Shooting Range:
1801 S. Weaver ST.
Gainesville, TX

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:
Simmons Bank Conference Room
1112 E. California ST.
Gainesville, TX

Shooting Range:
1801 S. Weaver ST.
Gainesville, TX

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

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

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-Security Officer Training Academy

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.

Reports

  • Annual Reports
  • Quarterly 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
  • All Reports »
Site Map
  • About Us
  • State Services
  • Probation Services
  • Agency Accountability
  • Operations
  • News
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Full Site Map
Legal & Policy
  • Texas Administrative Code
  • Policies and Standards
  • Web Policies
Social
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Email
Utilities
  • Board Portal
  • Contracts & Procurement
  • Document Library
  • Report Website Issue
  • Site Search
State of Texas
  • Office of the Governor
  • Reporting Fraud
  • Texas.gov
  • Texas Veterans Portal
  • TRAIL Search
  • Where the Money Goes
Artwork on this site was created by youth in TJJD programs. Find out more »
© 2022 by Texas Juvenile Justice Department. All rights reserved.