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What are the basic requirements to attend the police academy?
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards & Education (TCLEOSE) establishes eligibility. You must be at least 21 years of age, a high school graduate, and in excellent physical and emotional condition. If you have a GED, you must earn 12 college credit hours before enrolling in the police academy. If you have a prior conviction, deferred adjudication, or community supervision you are typically ineligible for at least 10 years. The phone number for TCLEOSE is (512) 936-7700.
What are the basic requirements to attend the fire academy?
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection establishes eligibility. You must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate or earned a GED. All candidates must complete ECA training before licensing by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. HCC offers EMT/Paramedic training in the Houston medical center. The phone number for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection is (512) 936-3838.
May I earn academic credit for completing the police or fire academy?
Absolutely--- if you enroll as student at HCC and secure a degree plan. For police credit, contact John Brook. For fire credit, contact Rufus Summers. Any licensed fire fighter or police officer may also earn CEU hours for academic classes.
Is there financial aid available for academy classes?
Financial assistance is available for the academy or any other class at HCC. Contact the Financial Aid Office for an application when you enroll. The phone for the Northeast Financial Aid office is 713-718-8306. Installment plans and Work Source funds are available for continuing education classes. Contact the academy for information on installment plans. For information on Work Source eligibility, call 1-888-469-JOBS (5627).
What are the employment opportunities?
Just the facts. Search the classifieds. Is a starting salary of approximately $32,500 a good return on $5,000.00 in tuition and uniforms? Our graduates get good paying jobs in their field, period.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards & Education (TCLEOSE) establishes eligibility. You must be at least 21 years of age, a high school graduate, and in excellent physical and emotional condition. If you have a GED, you must earn 12 college credit hours before enrolling in the police academy. If you have a prior conviction, deferred adjudication, or community supervision you are typically ineligible for at least 10 years. The phone number for TCLEOSE is (512) 936-7700.
What are the basic requirements to attend the fire academy?
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection establishes eligibility. You must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate or earned a GED. All candidates must complete ECA training before licensing by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. HCC offers EMT/Paramedic training in the Houston medical center. The phone number for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection is (512) 936-3838.
May I earn academic credit for completing the police or fire academy?
Absolutely--- if you enroll as student at HCC and secure a degree plan. For police credit, contact John Brook. For fire credit, contact Rufus Summers. Any licensed fire fighter or police officer may also earn CEU hours for academic classes.
Is there financial aid available for academy classes?
Financial assistance is available for the academy or any other class at HCC. Contact the Financial Aid Office for an application when you enroll. The phone for the Northeast Financial Aid office is 713-718-8306. Installment plans and Work Source funds are available for continuing education classes. Contact the academy for information on installment plans. For information on Work Source eligibility, call 1-888-469-JOBS (5627).
What are the employment opportunities?
Just the facts. Search the classifieds. Is a starting salary of approximately $32,500 a good return on $5,000.00 in tuition and uniforms? Our graduates get good paying jobs in their field, period.
