Description
PSP Level III Certification Part 2 – Skills & Firearms Qualification
Official AEPS Academy In-Person PSP Security Guard Training
Advance your career in Professional Security Protection (PSP) Training with AEPS Academy’s state-compliant, in-person PSP Level III Certification Part 2. This course delivers the hands-on Skills and Firearms Qualification required to complete your PSP Level III Certification in Texas.
Course Summary
The PSP Level III Certification Part 2 is a 10-hour in-person training course, fulfilling the State of Texas requirements under HB 3424 for commissioned security officers and personal protection officers.
This course must be completed on-site with a licensed PSP Skills/Firearms Instructor approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety. It is a continuation of Part 1 (Theory-based training) and must be completed to receive full PSP Level III Certification.
What You’ll Learn in Part 2:
The PSP Security Officer Course – Part 2 includes hands-on training in the following areas:
- Firearms Qualification (semi-auto or revolver)
- Defensive Tactics (DT)
- Handcuffing Techniques
- Expandable Baton Use
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray Training
- Safe Weapon Storage Practices
- Use of Deadly Force & Laws Relating to Weapons
- Nonviolent Dispute Resolution
Course Details
- Duration: 10 Hours (Minimum required under HB 3424)
- Cost: Varies by training provider (Range fees and ammo costs are not included)
- Location: On-site, Instructor-led (Approved by the Department of Public Safety)
- Completion Form: AEPS Corp will provide and finalize the PSP-30 form (if Part 2 is taken with AEPS)
⚠️ NOTE: Do not purchase PSP Level III Certification Part 2 unless AEPS Academy is providing your hands-on Skills/Firearms qualification.
Compliance & Legal Requirements (HB 3424)
Effective January 1, 2024, Texas law requires:
- All handgun proficiency and self-defense courses must be completed in-person
- All Level IV courses must be taught on-site by a licensed instructor
- Defensive Tactics are now mandatory for Level III certification
- Applicants must pass the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) for original and renewal of commissioned officer licenses
- Minimum 30 total hours of training (20 hours Theory, 10 hours Practical Skills/Firearms)
Final Steps for PSP Security License Training
To complete your PSP Certified Security Training, follow these steps:
- Complete Part 1 (Theory) via AEPS Academy Online
- Register for and complete Part 2 (Skills/Firearms) in person
- Receive completed PSP-30 Form (signed by both DT & Firearms Instructors)
- Upload the form to your TOPS profile on the DPS PSP Portal.
- Meet fingerprinting, MMPI, and employer documentation requirements
FAQs
How to Get PSP Security Guard Certification?
Complete both Part 1 (Online Theory) and Part 2 (In-Person Skills/Firearms). Submit required documents via the Texas DPS TOPS system for certification.
What Are the PSP Security Guard Course Requirements?
- 18+ years old
- Pass criminal background & MMPI
- Complete fingerprinting
- Attend both theory and practical training
- Submit PSP-30 form and employer details
Where Can I Find the Best PSP Security Training Programs Near Me?
AEPS Academy partners with certified firearms instructors across Texas. Call us for a list of recommended sites.
Contact Information
Questions? We’re here to help.
Reach out to:
Bobby Gideon
Quality Control & Training Manager
American Eagle Protective Services (AEPS)
902 Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641
512-947-3272
bgideon@aepscorp.com
www.aepscorp.com
Enroll Today – Take the Final Step Toward Your PSP Security Officer Certification!
Ready to become a PSP Certified Security Officer? Start your PSP Security License Training with AEPS Academy today and get the skills you need to succeed in the field of professional security.
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