Amarillo College Criminal Justice Programs

10/02/2026

Dispatch job available with Potter County Sheriff Office.

Are you interested in becoming a licensed Telecommunications Operator / 911 Dispatcher? Apply with us today! Previous experience not required. Click the QR code in the graphic and go from there! We'd love to have you join our team!

10/02/2026

🚨 What a great day at the Amarillo College First Responders Academy! 🚒🚑👮‍♂️

Today, we welcomed nearly 100 area high school students for our First Responders Exploration event, giving them a firsthand look at what it’s like to prepare for a career in the first responder fields.

Students explored our First Responders Academy and participated in hands-on activities, demonstrations, and real-world scenarios in Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement. They also learned more about Criminal Justice, Fire Protection Technology, Emergency Medical Services, and the Law Enforcement Academy.

They enjoyed lunch, heard from a panel of former students, had the opportunity to ask questions, and left with a First Responders Academy T-shirt! 👕

Many students arrived with an interest in first responder careers, and it was exciting to see that interest grow throughout the day. We hope to see many of them return to Amarillo College after graduation, join one of our programs, and ultimately go out into their communities to serve others.

We are grateful for the opportunity to host these future leaders and introduce them to the people, programs, and experiences that make the First Responders Academy such a special place.

Today was about more than exploring careers—it was about planting seeds for the next generation of first responders. 🌟

Thank you to all of the students, faculty, staff, and partners who helped make today such a great success!

10/01/2026

Community Supervision Officer (Adult Probation) job opening for the 69th Judicial District.

09/29/2026

We have over 100 people signed up for this event on Thursday, but we have room for more if you are interested in learning more about our law enforcement, fire, and EMS programs.

SPOTS AVAILABLE: Join us on October 1, 2026, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the First Responders Academy on the Plains Blvd Campus for the First Responders Exploration event.

Participants will explore the First Responders Center, tour the Fire Tower, check out emergency response vehicles, and gain hands-on experience with real field equipment.

Throughout the event, you will learn about exciting career pathways and programs, including Criminal Justice, Fire Protection Technology, Emergency Medical Services (EMT & Paramedics), and the Law Enforcement Academy.

09/28/2026

🚔 WELCOME, 134TH PRLEA! 🚔

Tomorrow, we welcome 9 new recruits to the 134th Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy as they begin their journey toward becoming Texas peace officers.

The academy will challenge them physically, mentally, and academically. They will learn the law, develop their skills, build discipline, and discover what it truly means to serve and protect their communities.

To our nine recruits: Welcome to PRLEA! Your journey starts tomorrow, and we are proud to have you here. Work hard, support one another, stay humble, and never forget why you chose this profession.

👮‍♂️ Now it’s your turn!
Leave our recruits an encouraging comment below and let them know their community is behind them as they begin the 134th PRLEA!

Welcome to the brotherhood and sisterhood of Texas law enforcement. Stay safe, stay sharp, and make us proud! 🇺🇸💙

09/25/2026

Tulia Police Department is hiring certified police officers.

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

👮‍♂️ Tulia Police Department is looking for TCOLE-CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS!

Are you ready for a law enforcement career where you can make a difference, be proactive, and still have time to enjoy life outside of work?

Come be part of the Tulia Police Department—a department that values its officers, supports proactive policing, and is committed to serving our community.

🔥 WHAT WE OFFER:
✅ Take-Home Patrol Vehicle
✅ Uniforms & Equipment Provided
✅ Bulletproof Vest Provided
✅ Handgun & Taser 7 Provided
✅ Patrol R***e Provided
✅ Paid Training
✅ Health Insurance
✅ Low Call Volume
✅ Proactive Policing Encouraged
✅ 3-on / 3-off & 4-on / 4-off Schedule
✅ Plenty of time for Family • Travel • Hobbies • Life

With a lower call volume, our officers have the opportunity to spend less time simply running from call to call and more time building relationships, identifying problems, and proactively making a difference in the community.

📍 Tulia, Texas offers small-town living with a strong sense of community—and a great place to build a career and a life.

If you're a TCOLE-certified officer looking for a department where you can work hard, be supported, and have a life outside the badge, we want to hear from you!

📞 Interested or want to schedule a visit?
Contact Chief Paul Brown
📧 [email protected]
📱 806-995-3555

👉 Come see what Tulia PD has to offer. Your next chapter could start here.

09/23/2026

Today, we’re proud to host “Rolling Stoned: Investigating and Prosecuting the Drugged Driver” at the First Responders Academy.

This important training is offered by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), with support from the Potter County Sheriff Office and Potter County Law Enforcement Association. Approximately 60 area law enforcement officers, county attorneys, and district attorneys are in attendance to address the challenges of drug-impaired driving and learn more about effectively investigating and prosecuting these cases.

We’re proud to provide a space where law enforcement and prosecutors can come together to strengthen their knowledge, share expertise, and better serve our communities.

09/23/2026

🚨 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🚨

Only 7 DAYS until the 134th Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy begins! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

A new class of recruits is about to take the first step toward a career of service, sacrifice, and commitment. We can’t wait to welcome them!

09/21/2026

Don’t miss out on some great defensive tactics training. There are still a few seats left in this certification training next week!
Register at https://www.efcombatives.com/course/level-1-amarillo-tx-2026-09-28

09/04/2026

On September 3–4, 2026, we welcomed nearly 200 regional law enforcement partners for training. More than 45 local, state, and federal criminal and juvenile justice agencies were represented from across the Panhandle.

This training event was hosted through the collaborative efforts of the Amarillo Police Department, Texoma HIDTA, the Lubbock and North Texas Anti-Gang Centers, and the Texas Gang Investigators Association, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening interagency collaboration and public safety across the region.