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Level 3 Security Training Texas

Commission (Armed) Security Officer Course

Our Level III Commission Security Training course provides the required instruction for individuals seeking to become commissioned (armed) security officers in Texas.

This course is structured to exceed Texas Department of Public Safety requirements and deliver practical, real-world training.

Students must have completed Level II Non-Commission training prior to obtaining a Level III license. If needed, both courses can be completed through TCTA.

“I took their Lv 2, Lv 3 Security Officer courses. I had a great time, and legitimately looked forward to coming to the class each morning. Glenn is passionate about this field and that shows in his work ethic, and zeal for the material. I definitely plan to return to TCTA for continued training.” -Paul Bartlett

 

Course Structure – Online and In-Person:

This course is completed in two parts:

Part 1: Online Coursework
Students are provided access to course materials to review prior to attending in-person training. This allows a significant portion of the course to be completed outside the classroom.

Part 2: In-Person Training
Students attend two full training days at our facility for hands-on instruction and testing.

This structure reduces classroom time while maintaining full compliance with Texas DPS requirements.

TCTA provides the complete course from start to finish. Students are not required to attend a second school to complete any portion of the training.

COURSE POINTS:

  • Laws & Regulations
  • Notes & Report Writing
  • Crime Scene Protection
  • Officer Safety/Survival
  • Use of Force/ DRM, Criminal/Civil
  • Conflict Resolution
  • OODA Loop
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Intro to Handcuffing, Baton, and OC *brief intro only. Full classes sold separately online
  • Live Fire: Handgun & Shotgun
  • State’s Written Exam (given in person)

COURSE INCLUDES:

  • Official State Exam
  • Additional Classroom Handouts (Additional 50 Pages of Information)
  • Training Videos (outstanding videos and scenarios)
  • Handgun Qualification Course Included
  • Shotgun Qualification Course (FREE)
  • Weapon Rental (Handgun and Shotgun) (FREE)
  • Equipment Rental (FREE)
  • Range Fees (paid by the student)
  • Hearing & Eye Protection Included
  • Use of many Training Aids
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Certificate of Completion Lv3 (TX State Approved)

LEVEL 3 COURSE: ONLY $199.00 (50% online & 50% inside the classroom).

                       RANGE FEES AND AMMUNITION ARE NOT INCLUDED IN ANY COURSE

“I highly recommended this academy if you’re looking for a job in security. Glenn is an awesome and very informative instructor. It’s an amazing course to receive your level two and three certification. He also does LTC, and is highly recommend for that too. Taught an excellent class and very professional at the gun range.”– Chris Mekler

 

REQUALIFICATION CLASS: $99.00 !!
(All students new/returning)

Austin Texas security license In accordance with the rules set forth in Chapter 1702 of the Texas Occupations Code, DPS-RSD requires that you attend and submit your renewal to them no later than 30 days prior to your license expiration date. As a requalification student, you are only required by the state to attend a one-day class which includes a written exam, live fire range qualification, and weaponless defense. A portion of your training includes the Continuing Education requirement on “Ethics.” 2024- DPS Now Requires Weaponless Defense on requals (yes true), with a new certificate for instructors requiring them to sign that it has been done.  Schools and instructors not doing this will have their certificates kicked back by DPS. 

 

Austin Security License

OCC §1702.3875. IMPERSONATING SECURITY OFFICER; OFFENSE.

Impersonating a non-commissioned or commissioned security officer is a Class A misdemeanor; for detailed information, read the Occupations Code here.

TCTA Note: This offense is arrestable; you will not be given a ticket; you will go to jail. Enroll today and get licensed! 

OCC §1702.161. SECURITY OFFICER COMMISSION REQUIRED.

An individual may not accept employment as a security officer to carry a firearm in the course and scope of the individual’s duties unless the individual holds a security officer commission license from DPS-RSD.A person (or company) may not hire or employ an individual as a security officer to carry a firearm in the course and scope of the individual’s duties unless the individual holds a security officer commission license.

Per Federal law, ex-felons are prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm; as such, you will not be licensed as a Commissioned Officer or allowed to possess a weapon to qualify as part of the course.

 DPS-RSD statement: 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 registration, 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 (follow 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

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