WCJC operates a licensed police academy certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).  Students who successfully complete the required training are eligible for the state licensing examination to become a licensed peace officer in the State of Texas.

The police academy offers both day and evening classes.  Day classes are held at the Wharton campus: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday, and complete in approximately 20 weeks.  Evening classes are held at the Richmond campus: 6:00pm-10:00pm Monday through Friday, and complete in approximately 40 weeks.  Students must register for all courses as a semester block - classes may not be taken individually.  A class average of 80% and a minimum grade of 80 on exams are required for successful completion of the Basic Peace Officer Certificate course.  

College Entrance Testing (TSI) is NOT required for entrance into the program.     

NEXT AVAILABLE CLASSES: 

     A day class at the Wharton campus is scheduled to begin July 13, 2020

     An evening class at the Richmond campus is scheduled to begin August 17, 2020

     Student registration packets are prepared for each individual academy and will be issued to each applicant for the requested class.