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Texas Private Security Level II: Non-Commissioned / Unarmed Security Officer Training
6-hour DPS-required training for unarmed, non-commissioned security officers in Texas.
- Course Length
- 6 Hours
- Delivery
- 100% Online Self-Paced or Instructor-Led In-Person
- Completion Time
- 5 Days
- Certificate
- Texas Level II Certificate of Completion
Course code: USSA-TX-L2-101
Overview
The Texas Private Security Level II – Non-Commissioned Security Officer Training Course is designed for individuals seeking to work as unarmed/non-commissioned security officers in the State of Texas.
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires Level II training and testing for applicants seeking licensure as non-commissioned security officers. Level II is also a foundational training requirement for applicants who later pursue commissioned security or personal protection officer licensing.
This 6-hour course provides students with foundational knowledge concerning the duties, responsibilities, legal authority, professional conduct, communication, emergency response and operational responsibilities of a Texas private security officer.
Students may complete the USSA course 100% online through our Learning Management System or attend an in-person instructor-led class.
Completing this training course does not, by itself, constitute issuance of a Texas security officer license. Licensing/registration is administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Private Security Program, and applicants must satisfy applicable DPS application, fingerprinting, background-check, employment and licensing requirements.
At a glance
- Course Access
- 24/7 Online Access
- Final Examination
- Required
- Certificate
- Issued after successful completion
- Regulatory Authority
- Texas Department of Public Safety – Private Security Program
- Applicable Rule
- 37 Texas Administrative Code §35.141
What you'll learn
- Explain the role and responsibilities of a Texas private security officer.
- Identify the basic laws, administrative rules and regulatory requirements applicable to private security officers in Texas.
- Explain the difference between private-security authority and law-enforcement authority.
- Recognize the legal and professional limitations applicable to non-commissioned security officers.
- Apply appropriate observation, prevention and deterrence principles.
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and appropriate security-officer conduct.
- Apply effective verbal and written communication techniques.
- Recognize potential conflicts and use appropriate communication and de-escalation techniques.
- Explain fundamental concepts involving use of force and the legal limitations applicable to security personnel.
- Explain basic concepts concerning detention, arrest and interaction with law-enforcement personnel.
- Identify appropriate procedures for responding to emergencies and safety hazards.
- Apply basic observation, patrol and incident-reporting principles.
- Recognize the importance of accurate documentation and professional report writing.
- Explain the security officer's responsibility for protecting people, property and information.
Topics covered
Introduction to Private Security
The role of private security, responsibilities of security officers and the relationship between private security, clients, the public and law enforcement.
Texas Private Security Laws and Regulations
Introduction to applicable Texas laws, administrative rules, regulatory requirements and professional responsibilities.
Security Officer Authority and Limitations
Understanding what a private security officer may and may not do while performing assigned duties.
Professionalism and Ethics
Professional appearance, integrity, confidentiality, ethical decision-making and appropriate workplace conduct.
Observation and Patrol
Situational awareness, recognizing suspicious activity, prevention and deterrence, patrol responsibilities and documenting observations.
Communication and Conflict Resolution
Professional communication, active listening, verbal de-escalation and techniques for managing difficult or confrontational situations.
Use of Force
Fundamental legal and professional considerations involving the use of force and the importance of proportionality, necessity, documentation and compliance with law and employer policy.
Arrest and Detention Concepts
Fundamental concepts concerning detention, arrest, interaction with law enforcement and limitations on a security officer's authority.
Emergency Response
Appropriate security-officer actions involving emergencies, safety hazards, fires, medical emergencies and other critical incidents.
Report Writing and Documentation
Field notes, incident reports, factual writing, chronological reporting and preservation of important information.
Course content
10 modules · 10 lessons
Module 1Module One
1 lesson- Table of Contents
Module 2Module Two
1 lesson- Introduction
Module 3Module Three
1 lesson- Applicable Rules and State Laws
Module 4Module Four
1 lesson- Personal Communication and Conflict Resolution
Module 5Module Five
1 lesson- Personal Communication and Conflict Resolution conti
Module 6Module Six
1 lesson- Use of Force
Module 7Module Seven
1 lesson- Use of Force conti
Module 8Module Eight
1 lesson- Use of Force-c
Module 9Module Nine
1 lesson- Arrests
Module 10Module Ten
1 lesson- Emergencies and Safety Hazards
How you'll train
Option 1 — 100% Online
- Study from a computer, tablet or compatible mobile device
- Complete lessons at your own pace
- Access course materials 24/7
- Complete required knowledge checks online
- Take the final examination online
- Receive your Certificate of Completion after successfully satisfying all course requirements
Option 2 — In-Person Classroom
- Complete the same Level II curriculum through an instructor-led USSA class
- Instructor interaction and classroom discussion
- Practical examples and scenario-based discussion
Requirements & who it's for
Before you enroll
- Be preparing to work in the Texas private-security industry
- Possess sufficient English-language reading and comprehension ability to understand course materials and complete the examination
- Provide accurate student identification and enrollment information
- Have reliable internet access and a compatible computer, tablet or mobile device when completing the online program
Who this course is for
- Individuals seeking employment as unarmed security officers in Texas
- Applicants seeking a Texas Non-Commissioned Security Officer license
- New employees of licensed Texas security companies
- Individuals beginning a career in private security
- Security personnel seeking formal foundational training
- Individuals planning to advance to Level III Commissioned/Armed Security Officer training
- Individuals planning eventually to pursue Level IV Personal Protection Officer training
Exam & certificate
- Passing score
- 75% or higher
- Questions
- 32 multiple-choice
- Time limit
- 30 minutes
- Attempts
- Unlimited
To complete the course
- Complete all 6 hours of required instruction
- Complete all required LMS lessons or classroom instruction
- Complete required knowledge checks and learning activities
- Complete the final examination
- Achieve a final examination score of 75% or higher
- Satisfy USSA identity and attendance/completion verification requirements
- Comply with academy academic-integrity requirements
On successful completion you'll have covered
- Texas private-security laws and regulations
- Security officer duties and responsibilities
- Professional conduct and ethics
- Legal authority and limitations
- Observation and patrol techniques
- Communication and de-escalation
- Conflict resolution
- Use-of-force fundamentals
- Arrest and detention concepts
- Emergency and safety procedures
- Incident documentation
- Professional report writing
Course completion and Texas DPS licensing are separate processes. Texas DPS requires non-commissioned security officer applicants to submit evidence of Level II training as part of the licensing process. Applicants new to private security are also generally required to complete the DPS application process and fingerprint-based criminal-history requirements. A training certificate demonstrates successful completion of the required training; it is not itself a Texas security officer license or authorization to work independently as a security officer. Students should follow current Texas DPS requirements when applying for their individual license.
Tuition
Course tuition
$85.99
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Tuition includes
- 6 hours of Level II instruction
- Online LMS access or scheduled classroom instruction
- Course learning materials
- Knowledge checks
- Final examination
- Up to three examination attempts
- Certificate of Completion upon successful completion
- Payment is required before course access, or classroom enrollment is confirmed.
- Accepted payment methods may include major credit/debit cards and other payment methods authorized by USSA.
- Corporate and group enrollment arrangements may also be available for security companies, employers and organizations enrolling multiple students.
- Texas DPS application, fingerprinting, licensing and other government fees are separate and are not included in USSA tuition.
After you enroll
- 1
After registering online for this course, you will receive an email with instructions for getting started. If you do not receive a confirmation within one hour, please contact us at (832) 272-0511 or admin@ussa-academy.com.
- 2
All courses include an end-of-course examination. Students must pass the exam to receive credit for the training. Please allow 1 to 3 business days for your PSP-36 certificate to be emailed to you — the certificate shown on your student portal upon course completion is not the official PSP-36 certificate.
- 3
Successful completion of this course provides certification that you have met the classroom/online training requirements for application to the TOPS database as an Unarmed Non-Commissioned Security Officer. You must apply for your license with DPS and meet all application requirements to be approved by DPS and receive your license number before commencing any security work.
Questions? Contact us
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12808 W. Airport Blvd., Suite 224, Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Tuition
$85.99