Private Security Program
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Level III
PREREQUSITES
Level II Training
Training
1. Completely In-Person
2. Online, then In-Person (Part-two blended)
*Online Training is a two-part training. Part-one is Level II and Level III online. (Some online providers include Level II in their Level III training, others sell them separately.) Once part-one online is completed, a part-two 10-15 hr in-person class is required to demonstrate proficiency in baron, handcuffing and firearms.
Level II
PREREQUSITES
None
Training
1. Online
2. In-person
Level IV
PREREQUSITES
Level II and III Training – or already Level III (Commissioned)
Training
In-Person (15 hours)
Texas Security Officers are licensed or Commissioned, employed by a licensed company, or under a Letter of Authority. All licensed and Commissioned Officers are required to have a Pocket Card (license) on their person while working.
In Texas, there are three types of licensed Security Officers, and Security Officers must work for Private Security Program (PSP) licensed companies. Security Officers are licensed or Commissioned by PSP to perform assigned duties. PSP does not have a Level I Security Officer. A licensed Noncommissioned Security Officer (Level II) Officer wears an approved uniform and does not carry a gun. A Commissioned Security Officer (Level III) wears an approved uniform and has an authorization issued by PSP that entitles a Commissioned Security Officer to carry a firearm. A Personal Protection Officer (PPO) (Level IV) is a Commissioned Security Officer licensed to perform personal protection activities described by 1702.202 TOC. The PPO may wear an approved uniform, or plain clothes.
P3TC offers a Level III course that includes Level II, and a Combo Course that includes Levels II, III, and IV in one class.
Level III and IV training shall be accomplished by a licensed training academy. If Level III training is taken online, ensure it includes Level II. Level III online (Part 1) shall be followed by a mandatory Part 2 session of in-person training, with firearms proficiency. You need to register for P³’s Security Officer: Level III (Online Part-2) In-Person Handgun Proficiency & Self-Defense. (LVL IIIT)
You must be a Level II to be a Level III, you must also be a Level III to be a Level IV. If you are not already licensed, you must submit all training certificates with your application through Texas Online Private Security (TOPS).
The 15-hour Level IV training course is only taught in-person. Again, P³TC Level III and Combo courses include Level II training requirements. Therefore, you will receive a Level II certificate upon graduation.
All Level III Commissioned Security Officers and Level IV Personal Protection Officers must pass the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) prior to State licensing. (MMPI Docs) MMPI is an application requirement and may be completed any time before or after training.
“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 contract 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.
P3TC’s Security Officer Training Academy based in San Antonio, Texas and is licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program (LIC# F24134601). The academy offers the fullest catalog of security related courses in the area e.g. PSP Level II, III and IV, Level II/III/IV Combo course, Baton, Handcuffing (all handcuffing is tactical), OC Pepper Spray, Unarmed Defensive Tactics, B/I/A Handgun, Shotgun and Rifle, Defense/Tactical Response, FA/CPR/AED, Bleeding Control, Conducted Energy Device (CED), Taser, Phazzer, etc. Many of the courses are approved for civilian participation and may be eligible for TCOLE credit.
Individual officers say P3TC is their preferred training provider, as do many of the local Security Service Contractors. Rumor has it; a P3TC training certificate puts you ahead of other applicants.
Do your own research. All the training schools charge about the same, so price is not a major concern. If you are price shopping, P3 will not be less expensive, and often, more expensive. Ask Security Officers working in the marketplace where to get trained. They will also tell you where to go to learn, or just get by. Then, check them out for yourself. Get the Instructor’s CV and ask the question; “Should I trust this person with my life?” “Who trained them?” “What experience do they have?”
It is said, if you want a career as a licensed security professional, or serve the client as a Security Officer, P3TC is where you want to train. The Instructor cadre is seasoned and the course content is second to none.
If you have questions, contact P3TC at Training@P3TC.com or call/text the office at 210-685-0PPP (0777).
*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.
All applicants shall submit fingerprints before or after training. P³ suggests before to get the background check started.
Apply for Level III ONLY through TOPS. Fingerprint appointment information is on the last page of the application.
Note: If your fingerprints are already in the PSP system, there is normally no need to submit fingerprints again.