Have you ever dreamed of serving and protecting your community as a police officer? Our Police Academy is an intensive program designed to prepare you for a career in law enforcement. From classroom instruction to firearms training, our program covers all the aspects of policing you’ll need to be successful in the field.
WCJC operates a licensed police academy certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Our Police Academy offers daytime classes on the Wharton Campus from Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm. Evening classes are held on our Richmond Campus Monday to Friday 6 - 10pm. You must register for all courses as a semester block; courses may not be taken individually.
After you complete the required training, you are eligible to take the state licensing examination to become a licensed peace officer in the state of Texas. You can also find jobs as:
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There are a number of requirements you must meet to be accepted into the police academy. Learn more about the qualifications and complete the program application to apply today!
Note: Prices are estimated and subject to change without notice.
Yes, to qualified students and veterans. To learn more, please contact the WCJC Financial Aid Office at 1-800-561-9252 x6345.
None. You are expected to attend all sessions of the Academy but are allowed a given
number of absences and tardies.
Yes. The Academy is the first step. The second step is the licensing exam (TCOLE). After passing the licensing exam, you are eligible to be employed as a Texas peace officer.
Yes, however the Academy does not provide job placement but will host recruiting sessions for numerous area law enforcement agencies.
None. The Police Academy supplies all weapons and ammunition required for training.
You will receive a list of required supplies, including uniforms, duty gear, and note-taking materials (See academy packet for details and equipment list).
You may pay with cash, credit card, check, or money order. You may also sign up for installment plans with the WCJC Business Office.
Tuition/fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Applicants must be 21 years of age to enter the Police Academy.
Yes. The academy class follows the college holiday schedule. You will receive a class calendar on the first day of the Academy.
You may contact the Police Academy office at 1-800-561-9252 x6575. You may also contact the Vocational Science Division Secretary at 1-800-561-9252 x6554.
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