Training

The Precinct Four Training Academy is certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Licensed Training Provider. Our instructors are dedicated to providing quality TCOLE training and continuing education hours to the sworn personnel of any Texas law enforcement agency. Our curriculum is constantly changing so as to reflect the fluid nature of mandated state training guidelines, as well as the ever present need for classes designed to address officer safety. All Precinct Four training is free to any law enforcement officer. The Precinct Four Training Academy is located at 330 Meadowfern, 2nd floor, Houston, Texas 77067. 

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Instructor Contact Info:

Deputy James Redd
832-927-6190
james.redd@cd4.hctx.net

Captain David Escobar
832-927-6112
felix.escobar@cd4.hctx.net

Recruiting

Recruiting is responsible for processing applicants through the hiring procedure. This includes physical agility testing, academic testing, a polygraph examination (for sworn positions), a thorough background investigation and departmental orientations. Every effort is made to acquire and carefully screen the best candidates for employment at Precinct 4.

Sworn Positions

For more information on sworn positions please visit our recruiting page or contact:

Deputy James Redd
832-927-6190
james.redd@cd4.hctx.net

Captain David Escobar
832-927-6112
felix.escobar@cd4.hctx.net

Civilian Positions

For more information on civilian positions please see below or contact:
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Corporal J.D. Evans
832-927-6229
james.evans@cd4.hctx.net

Corporal Don Owen
​832-927-6228
donald.owen@cd4.hctx.net

Each employee must meet annual proficiency and training standards and have the appropriate time in grade in order to advance in base salary. Each employee eligible to receive the education/training incentive pay may receive the following if qualified (peace officers and communications officers):

• 60 semester hours of college or an Associate's Degree: $110 per month
• Bachelor's Degree: $265 per month
• Masters or PhD: $375 per month
• Bilingual pay (American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indic languages, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese): $150 per month
• Equipment allowance: $75 per month
• Longevity pay: Based on years of service

​For current Harris County benefits information, click here:
Harris County Office of Human Resources & Risk Management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER & CLERICAL

Employment inquiries are accepted on a continual basis. If interested, contact Corporal J.D. Evans or Corporal Don Owen at: 832-927-6229

• 18 years of age minimum, no maximum age limit
• Must be able to obtain a Basic Telecommunicator licence awarded by TCOLE 
• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• If a military veteran, applicants must have an honorable discharge only
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Eye-sight must be correctable to 20/20
• Hearing must be normal
• Must pass entry level written testing
• Show no trace of illegal drug usage
• Must have never been convicted of a crime greater than a Class B
• Applicants must have good credit
• Applicants will be interviewed
• Applicants must complete all phases of the required testing
• Applicants must be willing to accept any assignment or shift
• A thorough background investigation will be done on all applicants
• All costs for the application process including medical testing, travel, parking etc. are to be paid by the applicant​