Texas Private Security Level III Recertification Course
Level III Armed Security Officer Recertification course provides the necessary training and certification as required by the State of Texas and the Private Security Bureau (PSB) to renew your expiring commission. This training is necessary to continue to work legally as an armed security officer in Texas.
Private Security Bureau (PSB) requires 6 hours of continuing education training and firearms re-qualification every two (2) years to renew the Commissioned Security Officer License. It includes classroom, defensive tactics, handcuffing, baton and firearms range qualification. This class will bring you up to date on new rules and regulations. It will refresh some of the items you learned in the Level III class. Our course meets and exceeds the training requirements of Texas DPS.
Requirements
- Must have an unexpired Level III pocket card
Bonus
- Shotgun qualification included
During the Level III Armed Security Officer Recertification class period of instruction, you will learn about:
Classroom Instruction
- Laws
- Field notes and report writing
- Crime scene
- Use of force
- Defensive tactics
- Handcuffing
- Baton
- Firearms
Defensive Tactics
- Stands
- Compliance techniques
- Striking techniques
- Pressure points
- Joint locks and grounds techniques
- Weapon retention
Range Instruction
- Handgun use
- Safety rules
- Pistol Fundamentals
- Drawing from holster
- Pistol manipulations
- Reloading fundamentals
- Pistol malfunctions
- Shotgun use
- Safety rules
- Shotgun fundamentals
- Reloading fundamentals
Proficiency Demonstration
Handgun or revolver
- 12 shots at 3 yards
- 12 shots at 7 yards
- 14 shots at 15 yards
- 12 shots at 25 yards
Shotgun
- 3 shots at 5 yards
- 3 shots at 10 yards
- 20 shots at 15 yards
Come prepared to take this course with the following gear:
- Semiautomatic handgun cal 9mm or above. If shooting revolver .38 or above
- 12 gauge shotgun (semi or pump)
- OWB Kydex holster (leather, soft nylon holsters are not recommended)
- Sturdy Belt
- Semi-automatic handgun with 3-4 magazines
- Magazine pouch (single or double)
- 2 speed loaders if shooting revolvers
- Long sleeve shirt and long pants (No “V” neck, cut off, or muscle shirts)
- Closed-toe shoes
- Hat
- 100 rounds of ammunition cal 9mm or above. If shooting revolver .38
- 18 shotgun shells 00 buckshot
- Eye and ear protection (electronic preferred)
- Note taking gear
- Pens and highlighters
- A 3-ring 1″ Binder
- Water and snacks
The following is not required but recommended:
- Tourniquet (TQ) and or IFAK
- Drinks
- Mouth guard
- Athletic wear
- Grappling gloves
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Sweat towel or anything you may need to be comfortable
- Check the weather on the day of the course and dress appropriately.
NO RELOADED, HAND LOADED or SURPLUS AMMUNITION ALLOWED. Use commercial ammunition only.
Cost per student $100
Pepper spray certification available $50