Overview

PSP does not have a Level I Security Officer. You must be a Level II to be a Level III; you must also be a Level III to be a Level IV. A licensed Noncommissioned Security Officer (Level II) Officer wears an approved uniform and can carry a Baton, ECD, and OC if trained, but may not carry a firearm. 

P3TC offers a Combo Course that includes Levels II, III, and IV in one class.

Level III online training courses do not include Level II training. Level II training must be taken separately, online or in-person.  Level II training requirements. Therefore, you will receive a Level II certificate upon graduation.

“Please be advised under the Private Security Act (Occ. Code Chapter 1702) and Administrative Rule 35.4 (37 Tex. Admin. Code 1), a criminal conviction may disqualify you from a Commission or license under the Act. You may wish to review Rule 35.4’s list of disqualifying offenses and the related periods of ineligibility, available on the department’s website at www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/psb/index.htm (click on the link to Administrative Code). You also have a right to request from the department a criminal history evaluation letter under Occupations Code Section 53.102.”

Security Officer pay rates vary by account and assignment. Upon graduation and obtaining successful employment, Level II position pay rates average about $10.00 per hour, Level III average pay rates are about $12.00-$13.00, and Level IV Officers can make anywhere between $35.00-$85.00 and hour. Overtime is often available if Officers are willing and available to work extra hours.

*Please be advised under the Private Security Act (Occ. Code Chapter 1702) and Administrative Rule 35.4 (37 Tex. Admin. Code 1), a criminal conviction may disqualify you from a Commission or license under the Act. You may wish to review Rule 35.4’s list of disqualifying offenses and the related periods of ineligibility, available on the department’s website at http://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/psb/index.htm (click on the link to Administrative Code). You also have a right to request from the department a criminal history evaluation letter under Occupations Code Section 53.102.

Completing this course will help you:

• • Objectives as determined by the Private Security Program and the rest of the job presented by P³TC staff.
  • General Private Security Information
  • Arrest and the Law
  • Weapons and Firearm Law
  • Use of Force
  • Field Notes and Report Writing
  • Response to Emergency Situations
  • Security Officer Responsibilities
  • Non-Violent Dispute Resolution
  • Communication and Equipment

Who is the course for?

All persons who wish to start a career in Private Security in Texas.