Hours required: Minimum 15 hours (8 hours Lecture, 7 hours practical, although additional hours are recommended)
Students: Texas Private Security Level IV Applicants
Pre-Requisites: None (Although successful candidates must complete Level II and Level III Training prior to Commission)
Materials: Note taking material
Learning Objectives: The student will have an understanding of the legal authorities pertaining to Personal Protection Officer Commission and responsibilities and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in techniques and tactics necessary to carry out duties as a Commissioned Security Officer.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) regulates the private security profession in Texas. DPS protects the public by conducting fingerprint-based background checks on applicants, investigating and resolving complaints, and taking disciplinary action against licensees or seeking criminal prosecution of those who perform private security services without a license.
The private security profession includes armed and unarmed security guards, personal protection officers, private investigators, alarm systems installers and monitors, armored car couriers, electronic access control device installers, and locksmiths. DPS regulates the private security profession under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1702 and the related administrative rules.
ALL VIDEOS are for demonstration to help with subject matter within this course. The videos were obtained from YouTube and other online sources. These videos were not created by SPI.
