Basic Peace Officer Certification

 

Basic Peace Officer Certification

The Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, (GGLEA) is licensed as a Police Academy by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).  The GGLEA prepares cadets to begin a career in Law Enforcement by teaching the TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification (BPOC) Course.  Cadets receive 904 hours of instruction and upon successful completion are eligible to take the TCOLE Peace Officer Licensing Exam.

The next Full Time Basic Peace Officer Course (Class #49) is scheduled to begin on or about May 5, 2025 and graduation will be held around November, 2025 (date TBD). Classes are scheduled from 8AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday, with some nighttime training requirements.

GGLEA will open the application process in February, 2025. DEADLINE TO TEST will be posted on the main page. *Don’t wait last minute to apply, this can be a lengthy process and you want to have enough time to get everything turned in.

*Dates are subject to change
Below are the minimum requirements and the application process to attend the Basic Peace Officer Course at GGLEA, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

Step 1: MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (must be met before taking the Nelson-Denny test.)

• A U.S. Citizen
• A High School graduate OR a GED or

• • 24 months active duty military service with an Honorable Discharge
• Be at least 21 years of age by the time of TCOLE exam
• Have NEVER been nor currently on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor
• Not currently under indictment for any criminal offense
• Have NEVER been convicted of an offense above a Class B misdemeanor or convicted of a Class B misdemeanor within the last 10 years
• Have NEVER been convicted of any Family Violence Offense
• Not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition
• Have NEVER been discharged from the military service under less than honorable conditions.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
• May not have used marihuana, or any of its synthetic forms, within the past year.
• May not have used any of the following specific illegal drugs or substances within the past two (2) years unless taken with a prescription and/ or administered by a licensed physician:
  • Opiates, natural or synthetic
  • Barbiturates or their derivatives
  • Amphetamines or their derivatives
  • Cocaine
  • Steroids/ Anabolic Steroids/ Human Growth Hormone
• May not have used any of the following specific illegal drugs or substances within the past five (5) years unless taken with a prescription and/ or administered by a licensed physician:
  • Any hallucinogens
  • PCP
  • Acid/ LSD

Step 2: SCHEDULE ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS and COMPLETE PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (APPLICATION)

• Read Step 1 : Meet the Minimum Requirements
• Step 2: Register for the Nelson Denny Exam

• Go online to: https://www.gusgeorgelawenforcementacademy.org
  • Navigate to Courses (Basic Peace Officer Course)
    • Select “BPOC Entrance Nelson Denny Test”
      • Click on More Information to Enroll
      • Select a test date/time
      • Click on link BPOC Entrance Nelson Denny Click on Personal History Statement

• Click here for the Cadet PHS 2023 Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office PHS Application2023 Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office PHS Application

• • • • • Print and complete the PHS
          The PHS must be returned within 2 weeks of passing the Nelson Denny and 1.5 mile Qualification Run.

• Step 3: Register for the 1.5 Mile run
  • Navigate to BPOC Entrance Qualification Run
    • Click on More Information to Enroll
    • Select a test date/time

    • You must complete the 1.5 mile Run within 16.00 min. 

    • *You MUST pass the Nelson Denny and complete the BPOC PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION prior to your 1.5 mile run <ClickhereBPOC-Physical-Evaluation-FormBR> 

  • After successfully completing the 1.5 mile run you may turn in your PHS and Authority to Release Click here for form Authority-to-Release-Information
    along with copies of your Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Drivers License, H.S. Diploma/GED, official College Transcripts, and DD-214 (Military only) to:
  • Gus George Law Enforcement Academy
    1521 Eugene Heimann Circle,
    Richmond TX 77469
    ATTN: Staff Sergeant.
• Step 4: Medical evaluation for Self-Pay Cadets (L-2)
  • •  Return the Medical Release and L-2 in a sealed envelope with the documents provided by the medical staff to a GGLEA Staff Member.

 

Step 5: CRIMINAL HISTORY and BACKGROUND CHECK

• • Once you have passed your entrance qualifications you may complete your fingerprints processing through “IdentoGO” (directions provided in the packet received after the Nelson Denny Exam). Identogo Instructions
  • GGLEA will receive the FAST results directly.

Step 6: PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION

• You will be assigned a date and time for your psychological evaluation (L-3).

Step 7: ORIENTATION

• Once you have been accepted into the BPOC we will have a class orientation prior to the start date.

Applicants will be chosen on a first come, first served basis, once they have completed the above requirements.

ESTIMATED COSTS TO ATTEND THE GUS GEORGE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY BASIC PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION COURSE

Tuition	$1500.00	Due the first day of class.
Uniforms	$310.00	Includes 3 shirts, 3 pants, 1 belt, 1 name tag, and 1 tie (this is an estimate based on last year’s prices) *subject to change, payment is done outside of the academy and directly to vendor
P.T. Clothing Clothing	$110.00	Includes: 3 shorts and 3 t-shirts *subject to change, payment is done outside of the academy and directly to vendor
Entry Exams	$180	Medical Screening L-2, Psychological evaluation L-3, and Criminal history Check.
Boots	$50-$150	Black Military Style boots. Must be able to polish.
Running Shoes	*$50-$200	It is suggested to purchase a good quality pair of running shoes.
** Ammunition	$0.00	Please Note: $200 was added to the Tuition Fee, which enabled us to eliminate the extra $400 Ammunition fee.
Estimated TOTAL Cost	$2,000+/-	Price may vary depending on additional items you desire to purchase (Clothing, Footwear, Etc.. )
GGLEA Duty Bag	$48.50	Optional
GGLEA Cap	$9.00	Optional

Cadets will need to provide black footwear (that will take a shine) to wear with their uniform and running shoes for the physical training.

Cadets may purchase additional uniforms and P.T. clothing. Required are 3 uniforms and 3 P.T. sets.

All necessary supplies for the classroom, including notebooks, paper, pens, etc. are included in the cost of tuition. To Register for Qualification Tests
https://www.gusgeorgelawenforcementacademy.org 

 

Click here for Cadet PHS 2023 Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office PHS Application