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.
For more information, please call 512-424-7710.
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 training course near you.For more information, please call 512-424-7710.
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