TCOLE 40-hour Court Security Specialist Course
October 27 - 31, 2025
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
1733 N Washington Ave.
Livingston, TX 77351
Course Fee: $400
The 40-hour TCOLE Court Security Specialist Course is designed to provide courthouse and judicial security personnel with advanced knowledge and skills to safeguard judges, juries, staff, and the public.
· Protect judges, jurors, staff, defendants, and the public
· Operate security technology and screening systems
· Respond effectively to threats like weapons, explosive devices, or active threats in court
· It fulfills the training mandates under Senate Bill 42 also known as Judge Julie Kocurek Judicial and Courthouse Security Act of 2017.
Course Instructor:
Paul Urias served as a Courthouse Security Sergeant and District Court Bailiff for more than 16 years, accumulating over 27 years of law enforcement experience with the Midland County Sheriff's Office. He holds certifications as Master Peace Officer, Court Security Specialist, TCOLE Firearms Instructor, and License to Carry a Handgun Instructor. Over a decade ago, Paul founded his training company, Guardian Training Agency, and has been working as a full-time instructor since his retirement from law enforcement.
Call 432-312-8940 for questions
Daily Class Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Day 1:
Introduction to Court Security (4 hours, TCOLE Course 21001)
Bailiff Functions in Court Security (4 hours, TCOLE Course 21002)
Day 2:
Court Security Screening Basics (8 hours, TCOLE course 21003)
Day 3:
Explosives Recognition and Awareness (4 hours, TCOLE Course 21004)
Introduction to Court Security Technology (4 hours, TCOLE Course 21005)
Day 4:
Court Security Practical Exercise (8 hours, TCOLE Course 21006)
Day 5:
Court Security Practical Firearms (8 hours, TCOLE Course 21007)
Students will need 200 rounds of ammunition for this course