TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER LEVEL III Training

General information:

Texas Level III Private Security Officer (armed Security Officer)

**Special note: You do not have to take the level II course or apply before taking the Level III, however your level III will not get approved before you have completed the training and licensing process for Level II.

• Minimum Age: An applicant for a security officer commission must be at least 18 years of age as referenced in the Texas Private Security Statutes and rules section 1702.113.
• Application: You will need to apply for your Level III License by clicking here. Texas State Fee Schedule
• Training:
  • Online Classroom: You will need to take the Level III Online Course by clicking here. TPD Course price $80
  • In-Person Session: After Completing the Online portion (by any approved instructor) you will need to complete the in-person self-defense tactics and firearms portion by clicking here. TPD Course price $130
    • You must bring your own handgun.
      • You cannot rent a handgun for this course unless you take our Defend Ready Basic Pistol course prior to this class! Click Here to Register
    • **IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SHOOTING PORTION OF THIS COURSE** Students must be proficient in the firearms they will be qualifying in, as Instructors can not assist the student during the proficiency test. If you are inexperienced using a handgun please take our Defend Ready Basic Pistol course prior to this class! Click Here to Register
• MMPI: As of January 1, 2024 all original and renewing applicants for a commissioned security officer license are required to complete the Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).  For more information click here.

To verify licenses and certifications, please click here

Fully Certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety-Private Security

PSB Academy License # F28567801

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836 Sandpiper Dr
Denton, Texas, 76205 

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