Description
PSP Level II Certification Course – Start Your Security Career Today
On September 1, 2017, House Bill 1508 (85th Leg., Reg. Sess.) became effective, introducing new requirements for educational training programs that prepare individuals for an initial occupational license. This includes Level III and Level IV training schools, as well as guard companies offering in-house Level II training, such as the PSP Level II Certification Course.
Important Information for Enrollees
Training providers must notify each enrollee of the following:
- The potential ineligibility of an individual who has been convicted of a criminal offense;
- The department’s current eligibility guidelines (the board’s administrative rules) issued under Occupations Code, Section 53.025;
- Any other state or local restriction or guideline used by the department to determine the eligibility of an individual who has been convicted of an offense; and
- The right to request a criminal history evaluation under Occupations Code Section 53.102.
Pursuant to HB 1508, if an individual is denied an occupational license based on their criminal history and the training provider failed to provide the individual the above information, the training provider will be required to refund the amount of any tuition paid and corresponding application and examination fees.
- For purposes of compliance with these requirements, it is recommended training schools and other licensees that offer in-house level II training communicate the following text directly to the prospective applicant, whether by email or other correspondence, or on the application for admission to a course.
- “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 https://www.dps.texas.gov (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.”
Begin Your Career with the PSP Level II Certification Course
Are you looking for a new career path in PSP Security Guard Training? The PSP Level II Certification Course is designed to teach individuals with little or no prior experience the foundational principles of the security industry, using state-approved materials.
This PSP Certified Security Training course meets all Texas requirements for Level II security officer training and certification. Upon successful completion, you will receive a basic certification, which must be submitted and approved by the state to legally work as an unarmed security officer in Texas.
The PSP Security Officer Course is required for:
- Non-commissioned security officers
- Commissioned security officers
- Personal Protection Officers (PPOs)
The course must be administered by a licensed Level III or Level IV training school and taught by a certified Level III or Level IV instructor. It may also be offered by a licensed guard company and conducted by a qualified manager or their designee. Certain peace officers may be exempt under TAC 35.141(b).
What You’ll Learn in the PSP Security License Training
- Laws and Regulations
- Field Notes and Report Writing
- Crime Scene Procedures
- Cover and Concealment Techniques
- Use of Force Guidelines
- Conflict Resolution
- Professional Ethics
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Requirements
- The course is self-paced with no time restrictions.
- Some students may already be familiar with security laws and concepts, while others may require more study time.
- The Learning Management System is untimed but contains enough content to cover 8-10 hours of in-class training.
- Students must score at least 75% on each lesson exam to proceed.
- Exams can be retaken until a passing grade is achieved.
Equipment Needed for Professional Security Protection (PSP) Training
To complete the PSP Level II Certification Course, you must have:
- A computer with internet access
- A broadband internet connection
- A current web browser:
- Recommended: Firefox 30+, Google Chrome 37+
- Alternative: Internet Explorer 10+, Safari 7+
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 10+
- Adobe Flash 11+
Who Should Take the PSP Security Officer Course?
- Non-commissioned security officers in Texas
- Individuals seeking a Texas Private Security Board non-commissioned security officer certification
Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria in Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1702, and the Private Security Act’s administrative rules.
Education Credits
- 6.00 hours—Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau
Contact Information
AEPS Training and Development Manager
7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Building One, Suite 230
Austin, Texas 78752
Phone: 512-538-2627
Email: Training Query
Additional Information
After registering online for the PSP Security License Training, students will receive an email with further instructions. If no confirmation is received within one hour, please contact 512-538-2627 for assistance.
Refund Policy
Refunds are not available for e-learning courses, and registrations are non-transferable.
