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Ellis County

EC Training Academy

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Ellis County

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The Training Academy

The mission of the Training Division is to instill the highest level of professionalism and continuing education to all sworn peace officers and detention officers within the county. Through a higher standard of in-service and firearms training, we ensure the citizens of Ellis County are getting the best from all of their sworn officers.

The Training Division is commanded by one Lieutenant and supervised daily by a Sergeant. The division employs four full-time Deputies, with multiple years of experience from the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office. Together our staff oversees all continuing education, seminars, and firearms training. The Training Division is housed within the training academy, located at the Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Center off of Farm-to-Market Road 878 and near its intersection with U.S. Highway 287 in Waxahachie, Texas.

All classes and seminars are open to sworn peace officers, detention officers and, in some cases, open to members of the District Attorney’s Office, probation officers, and educators. You must be in good standing and active through an Agency.

Classes

The Ellis County S. O. Training Academy is proud to offer many instructional courses for individuals of all certification levels. Click on the class name below for additional information and schedule. Dates and times are subject to change.

  • INTERMEDIATE CORE COURSES
  • ADVANCE CORE COURSES
  • TCOLE REQUIRED TRAINING
  • OFFICER SURVIVAL COURSES
  • FIREARMS QUALIFICATIONS
  • DETENTION/JAIL CERTIFICATION COURSES
  • FIREARMS QUALIFICATIONS

TCIC/NCIC Full Access Class
Open Seats

TCIC/NCIC Full Access Class

Apr 1, 2025 - Apr 3, 2025 8:00am

TCIC/TLETS Full Access (TCOLE #4802 - 24 hours): This course is designed for users who perform all TCIC/NCIC functions including Query, entry, modification,...

TCIC/NCIC Less than Full Access Class
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TCIC/NCIC Less than Full Access Class

Apr 1, 2025 - Apr 2, 2025 8:00am

TCIC/TLETS Less Than Full Access (TCOLE #4801 - 16 hours): This course is designed for users who perform TCIC/NCIC functions including Query and Criminal...

TCIC-TLETS Mobile Access Training
Open Seats

TCIC-TLETS Mobile Access Training

Apr 1, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm

TCIC/TLETS Mobile Operator Training Course (TCOLE #4800 - 8 hours): This course is for operators who perform TCIC/NCIC functions at any level lower than...

Basic Telecommunicator Licensing Course TCOLE #1080
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Basic Telecommunicator Licensing Course TCOLE #1080

Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025 8:00am

Basic Telecommunications Licensing Course (BTLC) TCOLE #1080 is the course required to sit for the state-mandated licensing exam to obtain the TCOLE Telecommunicator...

FIELD TRAINING OFFICER #3702
Open Seats

FIELD TRAINING OFFICER #3702

Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 10, 2025 8:00am

THIS CLASS IS FOR ELLIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
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Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 14, 2025 10:00am - 10:00am

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 14, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 14, 2025 5:00pm - 5:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 14, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 15, 2025 10:00am - 10:00am

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
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Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 15, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 15, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 15, 2025 5:00pm - 5:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 15, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 16, 2025 10:00am - 10:00am

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 16, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 16, 2025 5:00pm - 5:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 16, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:00am

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 17, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 17, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 17, 2025 5:00pm - 5:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 17, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:00am

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:00pm

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY
Open Seats

Firearms Qualification ECSO ONLY

Apr 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am

ECSO ONLY Firearms qualifications, primary weapons only. Backup and secondary weapons will Be the last two qual days. There will be four relays each day...

ALERRT LEVEL 1 ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE
Open Seats

ALERRT LEVEL 1 ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE

Apr 29, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025 8:00am

Course #24092 After you have logged on go  to the register online box and click on it. In the search bar and put in the class number. That is how to...

De-Escalation Techniques # 1849
Open Seats

De-Escalation Techniques # 1849

May 1, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm

JAIL FIREARMS
Open Seats

JAIL FIREARMS

May 13, 2025 - May 15, 2025 8:00am

THIS CLASS IS FOR ELLIS COUNTY JAIL STAFF ONLY

Basic Unmanned Arial System for Public Safety
Open Seats

Basic Unmanned Arial System for Public Safety

May 19, 2025 - May 23, 2025 8:00am

Basic UAS Class Description: Students will be presented with 40 hours of instruction and flight training covering various aspects of Small Unmanned Aircraft...

Patrol Rifle #3322
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Patrol Rifle #3322

Jun 24, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025 8:00am

Instructor: Deputy M.T. Woody ECSO Firearms training staff This will be a 3 ten-hour day class. This class will be based around fundamentals.  High...