Yes, TCOLE requires a criminal background check through the National & Texas Crime Records Center. This criminal background check is valid for
 
 90 days
 
 . This process is conducted through Eastfield, TCOLE and the Department of Public Safety.
 Does TCOLE certification expire?
 
 When does my temporary jailer/telecommunicator license expire? Temporary jailer/telecommunicator licenses
 
 expire one year from the date of appointment
 
 , or, upon successful completion of the basic licensing course requirements and passing the State Exam.
 How long is POST certification good for?
 
 After
 
 six years
 
 , those individuals must complete the appropriate basic course (RBC or SIBC) to requalify, regardless of when the Requalification Course was completed.
 How many times can you take the TCOLE exam?
 
 Yes, you get
 
 three (3) attempts at the final exam
 
 ; however you should know that every time you attempt the final exam, a new test is developed from a revolving set of questions and possible responses.
 Can you get TCOLE certified online?
 
 
 MyTCOLE
 
 is a web application for Texas Peace Officers, Jailers and Telecommuication Operators to view their records and update their contact information. The link to TCOLE online training can be reached from that application also.
 Can you get POST certified online?
 
 
 LocalGovU
 
 offers a wide variety of online training courses for law enforcement officers. Departments can now complete a significant portion of their training online, and in many states this training is approved for CEU credits by your state’s Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification board.
 What is a peace officer certificate?
 
 The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training accredits this program. … Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize and apply the
 
 level and types of force
 
 that can lawfully be used by a peace officer.
 Is TCOLE test hard?
 
 The TCOLE exam
 
 is a difficult test
 
 , especially if the person taking it is from federal law enforcement or another state. … The 250-question exam focuses on the intricacies of Texas’ penal code, traffic law and juvenile law.
 What is the passing score for TCOLE?
 
 What Score Do I Need to Pass? The minimum passing standard for the basic peace officer proficiency exam is
 
 70%
 
 . That means that you need to answer at least 175 out of 250 questions correctly.
 Can you challenge the TCOLE exam?
 
 
 You will not be allowed to attempt the exam
 
 without a state or federal photo ID. If you have any questions, please call (512) 936-7700.
 How much does Tcole cost?
 
 How much is tuition? Tuition is
 
 $2,725
 
 and includes; Cadet uniform (4 T-shirts, 3 polo shirts and 1 hat), all textbooks and ammunition.
 How do I get Tcole certified?
 
- meet the minimum standards for enrollment and initial licensure;
 - successful completion of the basic licensing course;
 - passing of the state licensing examination; and.
 
 How many questions are on the Tcole test?
 
 Note: The actual TCOLE examination administered by the state includes
 
 250 questions
 
 and has a 3 hour time limit.
 What does being POST certified mean?
 
 P.O.S.T. certified means
 
 any person possessing a valid, numbered certificate issued by the Board authorizing such person to serve
 
 as a peace officer or reserve peace officer.
 WHO Issues Post Certification?
 
 
 The Commission on POST
 
 issues seven professional certificates to peace officers.
 What states accept POST certification?
 
- Idaho MTRS approved – 66 courses totaling 33 hours of CEU credit.
 - Minnesota POST approved – 90 courses totaling 46 hours of CEU credit.
 - Mississippi POST approved – 25 courses totaling 12.5 hours of CEU credit.
 - Missouri POST approved – 105 courses totaling 55+ hours of CEU credit.