Coryell County Sheriff

Mental Health Officer #4201
2026-03-30 08:00 - 2026-04-02 17:00 UTC | Gatesville Civic Center, 301 Veteran's Memorial Loop, GATESVILLE, TX, 76528, United States
Event Phone: 254-383-5188
*Required for MHO certification. One requirement to certify currently TCOLE appointed jailers, peace officers, and Justices of Peace to be a resource for other officers or agencies statewide who are responding to a mental health crisis and may need aid navigating the area resources and state statutes. There is a required knowledge check for registrants.
Required Items for Class: Students need to bring a laptop or MDT (Wi-Fi provided) that can access the internet and a USB drive.
Requirements for MHO certification:

2 years licensed experience as Jailer, Peace Officer, or Justice of Peace
CPR/First Aid (Red Cross/American Heart Association or equivalent)
De-Escalation #1849 AND
Crisis Intervention Training for all certifications (Peace Officer: TCOLE 1850) or Mental Health for Jailers (Jailer #4900)
CIT equivalents for de-escalation & Crisis Intervention Training would be included in BPOC Courses# 1000667, #1000696, #1000720 for peace officers.
Mental Health Officer #4201

Class is taught by Eric Fox with Central Counties Services. TCOLE credit will be reported by Coryell County Sheriff’s Office.
