PBLEA Testing Center
The Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy operates a State Exam Test Center through a contract with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). The exam center is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please contact Lead Proctor Becky Mueller or by phone at 432.688.4194 to schedule an exam. You may also submit the online form in the resources section. Please review the exam site instructions (linked below) before scheduling. You will not be allowed to test without a valid form of identification as listed.
Exam Information
| Exam Name | Number of Questions | Time Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Peace Officer Licensing Exam | 250 questions | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Basic Jailer Licensing Exam | 100 questions | 1.75 hours (105 minutes) |
| Basic Telecommunicators Licensing Exam | 80 questions | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
| Peace Officer to Jailer | 100 questions | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
| Hypnosis | 100 questions | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
State Exam Fees
Independent Exam Fee $45.00
Academy Graduate Exam Fee $25.00
You can download the Student Exam Instructions here.
PBLEA Physical Address & Map (pdf)
Physical address:
Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy At MCSO
1703 E. County Road 120
Midland TX 79706
(432) 685-4712
Mailing Address:
Janelle Edwards, PBLEA Training Coordinator
c/o: PBRPC
POB 60660
Midland, TX 79711-0660