The next Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff's Citizen Academy Is scehduled for March 10th, 2026. This class will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6 PM to 8 PM for twelve weeks. The training takes place at the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office. This program will cover all aspects and operations of the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office.

Requirements:
1. Valid Driver's License or Texas Identification Card
2. Must Pass a back ground check
3. Must provide own transportation to and from the Sheriff's Office 
4. Must be a resident of Guadalupe County, Texas 

This class will be capped at twenty students. If you are interested in more detail and/or attending.

Apply here: 

Contact Information:

Sergeant Travis Caddell
Support Services Division
(830) 379-1224 ext. 2316
travis.caddell@guadalupetx.gov

Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office

Citizens Academy

Spring  2026

Week One: Introduction of Sheriff Ray and Command Staff

Week Two: Patrol/K9

Week Three: Criminal Investigation Bureau

Week Four: Mental Health

Week Five: Mock Crime Scene

Week Six: Special Investigations Bureau(Fugitive Apprehension/Narcotics/ICAC)

Week Seven: Special Operations Group (SWAT/Crisis Negotiation/UAV)

Week Eight: Telecommunications

Don’t Shoot Simulator

Mock Traffic Stops

Week Nine: Week Ten: Week Eleven: Crime Prevention

Week Twelve: Less Lethal

Week Thirteen: Adult Detention

Week Fourteen : Graduation