10/27/2025-10/31/2025

Non-Commissioned Security Officer Certification – Texas

This entry-level course is required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for individuals seeking registration as a Non-Commissioned Security Officer. It provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to begin a career in private security.

• Duration: Minimum 6 hours (as required by Texas DPS)
• Format: In-person classroom or online instruction
• Certification: Certificate of Completion (Level 2 Training)

✅ Enrollment Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid government-issued ID
• No felony convictions

Upon successful completion, students are eligible to apply for registration with the Texas Department of Public Safety – Private Security Bureau.

Commissioned Security Officer Certification – Texas

This advanced course is required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for individuals seeking registration as a Commissioned Security Officer. It includes classroom instruction and firearms training, preparing students for armed security roles with a strong emphasis on legal compliance, tactical readiness, and professional conduct.

• Duration: Minimum 40 hours (as required by Texas DPS)
• Format: In-person classroom and live-fire range instruction
• Certification: Certificate of Completion (Level 3 Training) 

✅ Enrollment Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid government-issued ID
• No felony convictions
• Must complete Level 2 training prior to enrollment

Upon successful completion, students are eligible to apply for registration as a Commissioned Security Officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety – Private Security Bureau.

Practical, Street-Tested Techniques:

Takedowns and Control Holds: Master the art of physical control.

Handcuffing Techniques: Safely restrain suspects.

Striking and Weapon Disarmament: Real-world scenarios demand versatile skills.

Ground Control and Submission Locks: Close-quarters encounters, solved.

1. Modern and Effective:

No Outdated Wrist Locks: We skip the impractical stuff.

Accessible Complexity: Officers won’t scratch their heads—just practical solutions.

Mindset Matters:

• De-escalation Considerations: It starts in the mind.
• Body Language and Awareness: Read the situation.
• Weapon Locations: Know where danger hides.