Train entirely online. Develop sound judgment, safe handling knowledge, and effective exposure-response skills.
Private Security Pepper Spray Training Course
This two-hour online course introduces Texas private security professionals to the responsible use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper spray.
- Course Length
- 2 hours
- Delivery
- 100% Online Self-Paced or Instructor-Led In-Person
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
Course code: USSA-TX-OC-201
Overview
This two-hour online course introduces Texas private security professionals to the responsible use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper spray. Students explore de-escalation, use-of-force considerations, device limitations, safe handling, exposure response, decontamination, first aid, and incident reporting.
The course combines online instruction, demonstrations, and scenario-based exercises to help officers evaluate situations, recognize risks, and understand their professional responsibilities before, during, and after an OC-related incident.
Students will not be sprayed or required to discharge pepper spray. All instruction and assessments take place online.
What you'll learn
- Prepare security professionals to recognize when OC pepper spray may be appropriate, explain its limitations and potential effects, apply safe handling principles, identify appropriate responses to exposure, and document incidents accurately within applicable law and employer policy. Upon successful completion, students should be able to:
- Explain the development of chemical agents and the role of OC spray in modern security work.
- Identify OC device types, limitations, environmental risks, and potential side effects.
- Apply de-escalation and use-of-force decision-making principles to realistic scenarios.
- Describe safe handling, storage, inspection, and accidental-discharge prevention.
- Explain exposure response, decontamination, basic first aid, and when emergency medical assistance is needed.
- Recognize potential criminal and civil liability and prepare objective incident reports.
Topics covered
1. History and Modern Chemical Agents
History of chemical weapons; introduction to modern chemical agents; distinction between warfare agents and security-related irritants; introduction to OC pepper spray.
Understanding OC Pepper Spray
OC characteristics, device types, delivery patterns, potential side effects, device limitations, cross-contamination, and environmental considerations.
De-escalation, Use of Force, and Liability
Communication and conflict reduction; evaluating whether force is justified; proportionality; reassessment; Texas legal considerations; criminal and civil liability; employer policies.
Safe Handling and Online Drills
Device inspection, safe handling, storage, retention, accidental-discharge prevention, video demonstrations, and scenario-based decision drills. No live discharge or student exposure.
Exposure Response, Decontamination, and First Aid
Recognizing exposure effects; immediate response priorities; decontamination principles; monitoring affected persons; medical warning signs; requesting emergency assistance.
Incident Reporting and Post-Incident Responsibilities
Notifications, factual documentation, witness information, evidence preservation, medical assistance records, and supervisory review.
Final Examination
Online assessment covering the course’s core knowledge and safety principles.
Course content
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Requirements & who it's for
Before you enroll
- This course is intended for Texas Level III commissioned security officers and Level IV personal protection officers seeking supplemental OC pepper spray training for their security duties.
- Students must hold a current Texas Level III or Level IV private security license and complete all required online lessons and activities.
- An end-of-course examination is required. Students must achieve a minimum score of 75%, with a maximum of three attempts permitted. A Certificate of Completion will be issued after all course requirements are successfully met.
- No additional DPS license application is required solely to receive this course completion certificate. The certificate documents training completion; carrying and using OC spray remain subject to applicable law, existing license requirements, and employer authorization.
- Tuition: $49.99 — entirely online, with no student spray exposure.
Exam & certificate
- Passing score
- 75% or higher
- Questions
- 17 multiple-choice
- Time limit
- 15 minutes
- Attempts
- Up to 3 attempts
Tuition
Course tuition
$49.99
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Tuition
$49.99