Court Security Specialist Course
June 23 - 27, 2025
Longview Police Department
518 W. South St., Longview TX 75601
Course Fee: $400
August 25 - 29, 2025
Randall County Sheriff's Office
9100 S. Georgia St, Amarillo, TX 79118
Course Fee: $400
This 40-hour Court Security course is accredited by TCOLE and provides advanced training beyond the basic 8-hour Court Security Officer course #1099, emphasizing threats specific to courts and essential operational procedures.
Completing all classes in this course satisfies the training requirements for the Court Security Specialist Certification through TCOLE, as well as the training standards set by Texas Senate Bill 42 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
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