What is The 40-hour TCOLE Court Security Specialist Course?

The 40-hour TCOLE Court Security Specialist Course is a specialized, intensive training program approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) that prepares law enforcement officers and designated court security personnel to manage and secure courthouse environments — not just sit at a metal detector. The goal is to develop the skills needed to protect judges, jurors, court staff, defendants, and the public from real threats.

This course is for:

· Court Bailiffs

· Court Security Officers

· Judicial security staff

· Law enforcement personnel assigned to courthouse duties

It builds on basic court security training (like the 8-hour Court Security Officer Course #10999) and goes deeper into specialist skills. After completing this 40-hour course, participants meet all requirements to apply with for the Court Security Specialist Certificate from TCOLE.

The training satisfies the state legislative mandates Senate Bill 42, (The Judge Julie Kocurek Judicial and Courthouse Security Act), which require courts to have properly trained security personnel.

If you’re a law enforcement officer or official charged with courthouse security in Texas and you want to go beyond “general duties” — learning threat response, security tech, screening management, and courtroom safety operations — this 40-hour TCOLE-approved course is the recognized training path for you.

Daily Class Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Day 1: (4 hours) Introduction to Court Security. TCOLE Course 21001

Provides the history of court security and the changes that have occurred through present day.

Day 1: (4 hours) Bailiff Functions in Court Security TCOLE Course 21002

Discuss the bailiff’s role in court security and their respective duties to the court, jury handling, and how to prevent mistrials.

Day 2: (8 hours) Court Security Screening Basics TCOLE course 21003

Basic methods, implementation and legal aspects of security screening

Day 3: (4 hours) Explosives Recognition and Awareness TCOLE Course 21004

Basic familiarization with explosives and their connection with the court security.

Day 3: (4 hours) Introduction to Court Security Technology TCOLE Course 21005

Learn the basic use of court security technology

Day 4: (8 hours) Court Security Practical Exercise TCOLE Course 21006

Scenario training from court cases regarding defendants, witnesses, attorneys, and the public. The scenarios are be based on the types of situations participants could face in a court setting

Day 5: (8 hours) Court Security Practical Firearms TCOLE Course 21007

Hands-on live-fire range training conducted in simulated courtroom environments to develop and sharpen officer shooting skills. (200 rounds required)

Trusted by Texas Law Enforcement

Agencies served by our TCOLE Court Security training

West Texas

Midland Police Department
Midland County
Ector County
Reeves County

Panhandle / South Plains

Lubbock County
Brownfield Police Department
Randall County
Potter County

East Texas

Longview Police Department
Gregg County
Panola County
Smith County
Tyler County
Polk County

North Texas

Greenville Police Department
Collin County
Rains County
Rockwall County Sheriff's Office
SMU Police Department
Plano Police Department
Wylie Police Department

Central Texas

Bell County
Eastland County
Hays County
Williamson County
San Marcos City Marshal's Department

Hill Country

Boerne Police Department
Kendall County
Kerr County Sheriff’s Office
Hays County
Washington County Texas Sheriff’s Office

Gulf Coast / Southeast Texas

Harris County
Brazoria County
Liberty County
La Salle County Sheriff’s Office
South Padre Island Marshal's Department

Court Security Training

What is The 40-hour TCOLE Court Security Specialist Course?

Daily Class Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Trusted by Texas Law Enforcement

Agencies served by our TCOLE Court Security training

West Texas

Panhandle / South Plains

East Texas

North Texas

Central Texas

Hill Country

Gulf Coast / Southeast Texas

March 23 – 27, 2026

MARCH 23 - 27, 2026

June 8 - 12, 2026

June 8 – 12, 2026

This Course is FULL

AUGUST 17 – 21, 2026

September 7 – 11, 2026

SEPTEMBER 7 – 11, 2026

Sept 28 – Oct 2, 2026

It’s a wrap!

Register to Attend a Course

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What is The 40-hour TCOLE Court Security Specialist Course?

Daily Class Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Trusted by Texas Law Enforcement

Agencies served by our TCOLE Court Security training

West Texas

Panhandle / South Plains

East Texas

North Texas

Central Texas

Hill Country

Gulf Coast / Southeast Texas

March 23 – 27, 2026

MARCH 23 - 27, 2026

June 8 - 12, 2026

June 8 – 12, 2026

This Course is FULL

AUGUST 17 – 21, 2026

September 7 – 11, 2026

SEPTEMBER 7 – 11, 2026

Sept 28 – Oct 2, 2026

It’s a wrap!

Register to Attend a Course

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