Level III Armed Security Officer

Texas Private Security Level III

The Level III Armed Security Officer course was designed to provide participants with the concepts and skills necessary of a commissioned security officer in the State of Texas. The Level III Armed Security Officer training curriculum is designed to provide individuals with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in the field of armed security.

As a Level III Security Guard, officers must perform exceptional protection detail work at schools, churches, armored trucks, sporting events, and backstage security for various events, to name a few. In addition, this certification also allows you to carry a handgun and or shotgun while working a security detail job.

This is a 45 hour course that is required by the Texas Department of Public Safety – Private Security Board. This includes classroom, defensive tactics, handcuffing, baton, range and pepper spray. Our course meets and exceeds the training requirements of Texas DPS.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older to take the course and apply for a Level III Commissioned Officer
  • Must have completed Level II Training prior to commission 

Bonus

During the Level III Armed Security Officer class period of instruction, you will learn about:

Classroom Instruction

  • Introduction
  • Applicable rules and state law
  • Verbal written communications best practices
  • Incident scene security
  • Situation awareness
  • Use of force
  • Conflict resolution
  • Defensive tactics
  • Handcuffing
  • Intermediate weapons
  • Firearms handling and safety

Defensive Tactics

  • Stands
  • Compliance techniques
  • Striking techniques
  • Pressure points
  • Joint locks and grounds techniques
  • Weapon retention

Range Instruction

  • Handgun use
    • Safety rules
    • Pistol Fundamentals
    • Pistol nomenclature
    • Ammunition nomenclature
    • Drawing from holster
    • Pistol manipulations
    • Reloading fundamentals
    • Pistol malfunctions
    • Revolver fundamentals
    • Safe storage of a firearm
  • Shotgun use
    • Safety rules
    • Shotgun fundamentals
    • Reloading fundamentals

Proficiency Demonstration

Handgun or revolver

  1. 12 shots at 3 yards
  2. 12 shots at 7 yards
  3. 14 shots at 15 yards
  4. 12 shots at 25 yards

Shotgun

  1. 3 shots at 5 yards
  2. 3 shots at 10 yards
  3. 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/duty 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
  • A 3-ring 1.5 inch or larger binder
  • Eye and ear protection (electronic preferred)
  • Water and snacks 

The following is not required but recommended:

  • Tourniquet (TQ) and or IFAK
  • Mouth guard
  • Athletic wear
  • Grappling gloves  
  • Drinks
  • 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 $300 

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