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Armed Security Guard Training in Texas

Armed security guards in Texas must be registered and employed with a security agency. You must obtain a weapons permit in addition to your registration card. After all requirements are met, the Texas Department of Public Safety will administer all licenses and permits.

Basic requirements for Armed Security guards in Texas:

You must be at least 21 years old (18 years old if you have an honorable military discharge)
United States citizen or legal alien
Valid social security number
No felony convictions or any crime involving the illegal use of weapons
Mental competency
Drug Testing
Successfully pass a criminal background check
Fingerprint cards (2)
Passport photo
Texas driver’s license
Level II certificate of completion
Successfully complete Level III classroom training & firearms training

Training

Commission officers must have completed level II Basic security guard training. This training may be given by hiring company as long as the curriculum is in accordance guidelines set for by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Firearms Training

Armed security officers in Texas are called commissioned officers and they must complete and pass a level 3 training program, which consists of 30 hours, given by a level III certified instructor. Form PSB38-A must be submitted with application. Search here for a security training course near you.

For more information, please call the Texas Office of General Counsel Public Information – Private Security Records, Regulatory Service, at (512) 424-7710.

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24 Responses to “Armed Security Guard Training in Texas”

Derek Latham, on August 21st, 2012 at 6:26 pm Said:

Can anyone give me any information on where I need to go to enroll in a training course to become an armed security guard in Texas. I live in the Texarkana Texas area. I would like any information on what I need to do to meet all requirements and how I can obtain any certificates that I will need in order to become a armed security guard. I am willing to go through a training program or whatever I have to do.

Thank you,
Derek Latham
Joel Gerber, on September 14th, 2016 at 5:14 pm Said:

I am a Texas Commissioned Security Officer, and I recently quit back in March of this year, and my dad made me sale my firearm to him for $300 and its still registered in my name and he still has it. Am I liable for it or can I do something legally about it?

Thank you
Turner Jaynes Jr specialist E4 2nd of the 114TH discharged, on October 9th, 2016 at 1:54 am Said:

At one time I was an armed officer in Jackson, Ms. For a company called “Gunsight security” owner the honorable Judge Robert Waller. Though the laws for armed security officers “Commissioned officers” vary from state
To state. I aquired my handgun carriers license “HCL”. And was wondering if that would help or hurt my chances of becoming an armed security officer.
Sincerely
Turner Jaynes Jr
specialist E4 2nd of the 114TH discharged
Derrick W. Maxie, on December 2nd, 2016 at 5:30 pm Said:

Good afternoon I have 2yrs of security have my non commission license also I have my twice card but I would love to be level 3 do y’all have class on weekends because I work in the morning from 7am to 3pm
kerryst.amand, on December 7th, 2016 at 1:37 pm Said:

i would like any informatin on how to obtain any certificates or requirements to have a carrer in armed security guard thank you kerry st.amand
kerryst.amand, on December 7th, 2016 at 1:38 pm Said:

thank you
kerryst.amand, on December 7th, 2016 at 1:40 pm Said:

i would like any information for security position
kerryst.amand, on December 7th, 2016 at 1:41 pm Said:

please send me information on obtaining traing and job placement for security position
Alejandro cerda, on January 11th, 2017 at 8:41 am Said:

How long does the processe to become a armed security guard take to star workimg
Baron, Ari, on February 22nd, 2017 at 10:30 pm Said:

I am an Army disabled retiree thats able to work. I am interested in continuing my military police experience as an armed security agent. Please assist on information as to how and where i can obtain the liscenses needed. Thank you very much for your time.
Ari Baron
SSG USA RET.
resides in El Paso, TX.
Michael C Mccuiston, on September 15th, 2017 at 1:01 am Said:

I have passed my level 3 will I have to get my level 2
Engelbert Kelah, on September 22nd, 2017 at 7:42 pm Said:

Can anyone give me any information on where I need to go to enroll in a training course to become an armed security guard in Texas. I live in Carrollton Texas area. I would like any information on what I need to do to meet all requirements and how I can obtain any certificates that I will need in order to become a armed security guard. I am willing to go through a training program or whatever I have to do.
Stephen O'Connell, on April 7th, 2018 at 3:42 pm Said:

do i need to first be employed by a security company BEFORE i begin training to become a commissioned officer?
david alderman, on July 31st, 2019 at 11:55 pm Said:

looking to start a level 2 security guard class
Edwin Jsmes, on August 2nd, 2019 at 6:44 pm Said:

I request information about training to become a armed security guard thank you
Michael Goodspeed, on August 24th, 2019 at 11:49 pm Said:

I live in Virginia and am currently seeking to move to Dallas. I am an armed security officer, certified by the state of VA, with arrest authority, cpr/first aid and 10 years experience in security. If I do not have a Texas drivers license, is it still possible for me to obtain a level 3 commission?
ASSANE CISSE, on August 27th, 2019 at 1:30 pm Said:

Good morning,
I am a former CERT Correctional officer at Riverbend maximum-security institution and a former Lieutenant armed security guard in Nashville TN. I moved to Texas since 2015, I would like to have a Texas security armed license, and I need some help please on where to start. Thank you very much if there is anything you can do to help. I live in Irving TX (Dallas County. Thank you very much and have a wonderful day.
AC
Herbert Kroesche, on October 22nd, 2019 at 2:16 pm Said:

I am interested in becoming a armed security guard but can’t find information for schooling or jobs . I am in rosenberg Texas
Thank you
Herbert Kroesche
Joseph McKee Weis, on February 12th, 2020 at 11:48 am Said:

I’m looking to become a armed security guard I live in Killeen Texas I don’t know how or know what to do to become one
Donald, on March 16th, 2020 at 9:53 pm Said:

Is there a shooting requirement to pass the training, like have to hit so many shots within a certain area of the targets, or like so many bullseye or points to pass. Just wondering how good do I really need to be able to shoot to pass?
Joseph Simmons, on October 15th, 2021 at 9:55 am Said:

I’m an unarmed security officer, I’m trying to become an armed security officer, it’s like no places is showing me the right website to go to. Where do I go?
Robin Culp, on November 17th, 2021 at 7:17 pm Said:

I need to find out where to get weapon certification to do Armed security job.
How Do I Get A Level 2 Security License In Texas? – Sarahjocrawford, on December 22nd, 2021 at 4:45 am Said:

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Azhar Ulhaq, on December 18th, 2022 at 7:36 am Said:

Any information on where I need to go to enroll in a training course to become an armed security guard in Texas? I live in the McKinney Texas area. I would like any information on what I need to do to meet all requirements and how I can obtain any certificates that I will need in order to become an armed security guard.