This certification course includes theory instruction on the following topics:
- Licensing
- Pocket Cards
- Requirements to be a Commissioned Officer in Texas
- Licensing of Companies
- Violations by Commissioned Officers
- Standards of Conduct
- Function of Security Officers
- Arrest Authority
- Laws Pertinent to the Security Officer
- Article 14.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
- Article 18.16 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
- Chapter 42.01 of Texas Penal Code
- Chapter 9 Use of Deadly Force
- Use of Force Concepts
- Issues Relating to the Concealed Handgun License
- Field Note Taking
- Report Writing
- Response to Emergency Situations
- Hazardous Materials
- Crime Scene
- Witness Interviewing
- Theory in Awareness Skills
- Theory in Cover & Concealment
- Fire Recognition and Response
- Bomb Threats
- Terrorist Response
- Accidents Involving Serious Injury or Harm
- Public Perception of a Security Officer
- Conflict Resolution
- Theory in Weaponless Strategies
- Theory in Intermediate Weapons
- Five-Step Hard Style
- Theory of Defensive Tactics
- Theory of Handcuffing Techniques
- and Theory of Firearms Training.
The Learning Management System (LMS) is designed to give the student theory-based information to successfully pass the Private Security Board Level III written examination.
- The student is responsible for reading the on-line material, reviewing the hyperlinks, and watching the attached videos.
- The student is required to pass the lesson quizzes with a 70-75%
- The student is required to pass the course final exam with a 75% or better.