TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING
Over 400 5-Star Reviews
Welcome to Train Protect Defend’s Security Officer Training Program, where Walt Mayfield and our expert team, backed by 400+ 5-star reviews and PSB Academy License #F28567801, prepare you for a career in security. Whether you’re starting out or advancing your skills, explore the level that fits your goals:
Level II (Uniformed, Unarmed)
Ideal for beginners, learn foundational security skills with our online or in-person course.
Level III (Uniformed, Armed)
Step up with blended training, including firearms certification, perfect for armed security roles.
Level IV (Personal Protection Officer)
Master executive protection with our advanced in-person training for high-profile security. Applicants seeking Personal Protection Officer authorization must be at least 21 years old.
Recertification for Commissioned Security Officers (Level III / Level IV)
Meet Texas state firearms qualification requirements with a refresher on self-defense tactics and a firearms proficiency test, applicable to both levels.
Optional Training for Security Officers
Voluntary CPR/First Aid and Protector Ready-style protective training provide life-saving medical skills and advanced threat awareness, defensive tactics, and client protection—boosting emergency response, professionalism, and career potential beyond Texas DPS basics.
Online Courses
Texas Security Officer Online Courses for Level II, III, and Level III Re-certification
In-Person Level III
Level III In-Person (10 Hour for new level III students), Level III Re-Certification (5 hour for re-certs)
In-Person Level IV
Texas Private Security Officer Level IV all in-Person Two Day Course at 407 Gun Club in Argyle, Tx
Process Guide by Level
Texas Private Security Officer Process By Level for Levels II, III, IV, and Level III re-certification
MMPI
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).
Protector Ready: Active Threat Response Training
Duty-Carry Defense from Holster to Threat Neutralized.
(AKA Active Shooter Response)
Fully Certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety-Private Security
PSB Academy License # F28567801
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