Sec. 222.002. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION OFFICERS. To be eligible for appointment as a detention officer, a person who was not employed as a detention officer before September 1, 2005, must:
(1) be of good moral character;
(2) be at least 21 years of age;
(3) have acquired a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(4) have satisfactorily completed the course of preservice training or instruction required by the department;
(5) have passed the tests or examinations required by the department; and
(6) possess the level of certification required by the department.
Redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter D, Chapter 141 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.004, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Juvenile Justice Services and Facilities
Subtitle B - Probation Services; Probation Facilities
Chapter 222 - Standards for and Regulation of Certain Officers and Employees
Subchapter A. Standards for and General Regulation of Officers
Section 222.001. Minimum Standards for Probation Officers
Section 222.002. Minimum Standards for Detention Officers
Section 222.003. Minimum Standards for Certain Employees of Nonsecure Correctional Facilities
Section 222.005. Carrying of Firearm by Certain Officers Prohibited