Level 3 Armed Security Officer Class
The highest commission a Texas security officer can hold. Laws, procedures, defensive tactics, semi-automatic handgun and shotgun qualification.
Level 3 is the highest certification a security officer can earn in Texas. It covers what you need to carry a firearm on duty as a commissioned security officer, including semi-automatic handgun and shotgun qualification. Once licensed, you can work for any security company in the state.
Classes are taught by Don Radcliffe, a former Dallas police officer and Dallas County constable who has taught Level 3 since 2010. You do not need to bring anything to class or fill out paperwork before you arrive. We walk you through the state application.
Pepper spray certification is now offered as part of the Level 3 class.
What the class covers
- Texas laws and the Private Security Act
- Security officer procedures and report writing
- Defensive tactics
- Semi-automatic handgun qualification
- Shotgun qualification
- Pepper spray certification
Questions about this class
Do I have to take Level 2 before Level 3?
Level 2 is held on the Wednesday before each Level 3 class. Call (903) 238-5483 and we will tell you exactly which classes you need for the license you want.
Do I need my own gun?
No. You do not need your own weapon for class. Ammunition is not provided.
How much does Level 3 cost?
The Level 3 class is $300, paid by cash or check.