Security Guard Training Requirements in Texas (Unarmed)

To become an unarmed security officer in the state of Texas, applicants must follow the guidelines of the Non-Commissioned Security Officer section 1702 in order for them to obtain a Texas license. The law of Texas mandates all security officers to complete 30 hours of training at a certified facility.

In order to have the license, applicants must adhere to the following qualifications:  

• Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma to present or any equivalent.
• Must submit for a background check FBI style.
• Applicant must provide proof that he/she is allowed to work legally in the United States and must supply tax information to the Internal Revenue Service.
• Applicants who have a DWI for the first time will not be disqualified from holding an unarmed security guard license. Even though this is a Class B misdemeanor, first timers are exempted and can be allowed to have an unarmed security guard license.
• An applicant that has been convicted of Class B misdemeanor cannot hold a security license in the state of Texas with some exceptions for a five year period.
• Applicants who have been convicted of Class A or felony misdemeanor are not allowed to hold a license for 20 years after the conviction.
• Unarmed security officers are required to wear their uniform at all times indicating the company they are employed to.

Unarmed security officers must take classes by a certified facility as outlined in section 1702.

This class will teach and train applicants:

• Leadership skills
• Training in non-violent disagreement resolution
• Safety training
• Use of force

Education of the Texas Private Security Bureau chapter 1702 of the Texas occupation code is also included.

This  is the code that regulates the security field in which applicants with be trained to:

• Write reports
• Respond to emergencies
• Legal issues

A required written examination by the state of Texas is given once the security guard training course is completed. Applicants must pass the written exam in order to obtain their license. Individual licensing can only be accepted once he/she is successfully hired by a security company. A permanent license with be received in 4 to 6 weeks from the date of receiving the application. This license is valid for two years from the date it was issued and must be renewed if the holder wishes to continue his/her work in the security industry.

An unarmed security officer can be employed in various places. Though unarmed security officers are not allowed to carry firearms, non-lethal devices may be issued to them. They responsible for handling shoplifters, respond to emergency situations such as fires as well as medical emergencies. Unarmed security officers are trained so as not to impose alarm to other people in case such situation does happen.

. 

Sources:

http://www.andrewsinternational.com/training/statereq.html#texas