Now accepting applications for the Fall 2008 semester, Day / Night academies. Classes start in August.

The Victoria College Police Day Academy is a 18-week, 652-hours, day program designed to prepare students for a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement.

In addition, a night Academy is also offered, and takes approximately 9 months to complete. Our night academy typically begins in the Fall semester.

Students completing either the day or night Academy and passing the state-licensing exam are licensed to seek employment in law enforcement agencies throughout Texas.

While enrolled in the Academy, students learn the 30 topics essential to today's modern police officer. These topics will be covered through extensive classroom lectures and hands-on experiences. Some of the exciting topics explored in classroom instruction include:

• History of Policing
• Ethics
• U.S. and Texas Constitution and Bill of Rights
• Criminal Justice System
• Code of Criminal Procedure
• Arrest, Search and Seizure
• Penal Code
• Traffic
• Texas Alcohol Beverage Code
• Use of Force
• Civil Process and Liability
• Texas Alcohol Beverage Code
• and many others

All students in the Academy will also participate in driving exercises designed to improved pursuit skills, firing range shooting drills, and search and seizure activities.

Upon completion of a respective course of study, the student will be eligible to take the appropriate Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) examination to become a licensed peace officer or reserve officer in the State of Texas.

Contact the Victoria College Police Academy at 361-572-6426 for course details, admission requirements, and applications.

Check out the firing range. Do you have what it takes to drive a police car? (Media Player Required)

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Victoria College Police Academy, students must:

Minimum TCLEOSE Entrance Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of licensing; 18 years of age if the applicant has received an associate's degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university.
• Be fingerprinted and be subjected to a search of local, state, and national records and fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
• Is not currently charged with any criminal offense for which conviction would be a bar to licensure
• Has never been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor OR a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order
• Not ever have been convicted at any time of a felony offense.
• Be of good moral character.
• Be subjected to a thorough, comprehensive background investigation and be interviewed personally prior to appointment by representatives of the appointing authority.
• Never have been convicted of any family violence offense.
• Is not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle.
• Is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.
• Is a U.S. citizen.
• Complete a Student Application form for the Victoria College Police Academy
• Comply with all TCLEOSE Minimum Standards for Licensing.
  (New Rules effective January 1, 2005)

Meet the Victoria College Entrance Requirements

Entry Qualifications into Day or Evening Academy

ACADEMIC : Must score within the “ RECOMMENDED” or “ MEETS REQUIREMENT” areas for reading and writing portions of assessment tests.

See Chart Below:

Students not meeting “RECOMMENDED” eligibility requirements will not be accepted into the academy until they have successfully completed the appropriate developmental class with a grade of “C” or better. Once this has been accomplished, the student will then be accepted into the next Police Academy class.

Reading & Writing Entry Examination

You may choose to take the COMPASS TEST or THEA TEST from the list of dates and times I have enclosed. The test will be administered in the CEC building, but you must register for the exam before you may take it. Call Testing Center at 582-2403 for instructions on registering. If you have already taken college entrance exam such as TASP, SAT, OR ACT, refer to the chart above for qualification status. An official college transcript must be provided to us to make this determination.

Length of Test: Come prepared to stay approximately 1 to 2 hours.

Test Cost: $30.00 for COMPASS TEST and $40 for THEA TEST. Make check or money order payable to Victoria College.

Supplies: Bring two (2) soft lead pencils (#2) and picture identification

Application packet must be received or delivered in person to the Police Academy office in the Technology Center, Room 203, no later than one week prior to academy begin date.

Victoria College Police Academy 2200 E. Red River Victoria, Texas 77901

FAX # (361) 582-2444

Medical Evaluation:

Must pass a basic physical examination that includes the following:

• 5-panel drug screen
• Pulmonary Function Test
• Audiogram
• Blood group/type
• Hepatitis C Antibody
• Hepatitis B Antibody
• Doctors Physical Exam

(These exams can be administered by a licensed physician of your choice qualified to administer these exams)

Psychological Evaluation:

Applicants must complete TCLEOSE history questionnaire and undergo two separate psychological evaluations and a clinical interview.  Both psychological evaluations may be administered by the same licensed psychologist or psychiatrist of your choice qualified to administer these exams.

The TCLEOSE history questionnaire should be left with examining professional. 

Physical Fitness Test:

Must pass physical fitness test administered by the academy staff. This exam will be based on the nationally recognized Cooper Standard for physical fitness which takes into consideration age and gender. Dates and times for testing have been enclosed with this packet. If an applicant fails to meet the minimum physical fitness standard on the first attempt the applicant will be given one additional attempt. The date and time for this additional attempt will be set by the academy staff approximately one week from the date of the first attempt.

(Note: Detailed results of both the medical and psychological exams will not be released to this academy. However, both the TCLEOSE L-2 and L-3 forms must be signed by the administering doctor and returned with a completed application) Payment for the medical and psychological exams will be made by the applicant, directly to the provider on the day of the examination.

Meet one of the following minimum TCLEOSE education requirements:

• Be a high school graduate
• High School diploma or GED. GED requires 12 hours of college credit. You must provide a copy of high school diploma or copy of college transcript with your application.
• A high school equivalency certificate and has completed at least 12 hours at an institution of higher education with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale; or
• 2 years military with honorable discharge

Cost

$2,000.00 which includes tuition, lab fees, books, and uniforms.

For More Information

For more information about the day or evening Victoria College Police Academy, please call 361-572-6426 or email Shirley Pullin.

Information Packet

Location

The Police Academy is located in the Technology Center at The Victoria College. Entrance #1 on Ben Jordan Street. (see Campus Map to the Academy)

Important Information

You must provide a copy of your diploma, transcript or military record.

TCLEOSE TCIC/NCIC Form must be completed and mailed to TCLEOSE
(Listed at bottom of Form)

You will not be allowed to register unless the Academy has received the results back from TCLEOSE.
Do Not Mail the Form to the Academy

TCLEOSE TCIC/NCIC Form

Applications for the next Academy

Three ways to apply to The Victoria College Police Academy Click here to find out how to apply!

Academy Calendars

Training 2008-2009

• Basic Police Academy Day Class # 69
  August - December 2008
  Application Form (PDF)
• Basic Police Academy Night Class # 70
  August 2008 - May 2009
  Application Form (PDF)

Continuing Education

• Training Schedule and class locations. (Register On-line)