Permian Basin Law Enforcement AcademyWorkforce Continuing Education

What is the Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy?

The Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy (PBLEA) is a division of the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (PBRPC). The PBRPC serves a 17-county region in West Texas, and has been licensed to operate a regional law enforcement academy for over 42 years. The goal of the PBLEA is to provide quality training to law enforcement personnel and jailers.

These training efforts not only provide Basic Peace Officer Courses and Basic County Corrections Courses to our regional law enforcement officers and jailers, but also help maintain licensing requirements and improve the expertise of current law enforcement professionals within our region.

Training Cost

Basic Peace Officer Academy – Agency-Employed Individuals: $500.00
Basic County Corrections Academy – Agency-Employed Individuals: $275.00
State Testing Fees: $45.00
Agency Graduates: $25.00

Course Details

Select links below for details

115th Basic Peace Office Course Academy

795 hours – TCOLE #1000720

Dates & Times

January 6 - May 30, 2025
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Details & Registration

Basic County Correction Course

145 hours – TCOLE #1120

Dates, Times & Locations

October 21 - November 13, 2024
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Technology Center, MC Main Campus, Midland, TX

Details & Registration

January 27 - February 21, 2025
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Technology Center, MC Main Campus, Midland, TX

Details & Registration

Program Contact & Location

Janelle Edwards

Training Coordinator
(432) 685-4712
jedwards@pblea.org

Location

Technology Center Annex Building, Room 198A
MC Main Campus
Building Floor Plan (pdf)

MAP

Midland College Workforce Continuing Education is dedicated to training and developing our local workforce to meet the needs of our unique and ever-changing regional economy. Our mission is to foster economic growth by providing quality lifelong education and professional development opportunities that keep our workforce on the cutting edge of industry.

MC Workforce CE Office

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 am to 5 pm

Location

Jack E. Brown Conference Hall
MC Main Campus
Midland, TX 79705
Building Floor Plan (pdf)

MAP

Contact

Debra Campbell
(432) 681-6335
ceworkforce@midland.edu