LTC, Level II, Level III Courses Security Training

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Texas Level II/III: June 15-17th, 2026, June 29th-July 1,  2026, July 15th-17th, 2026, July 20-22nd, 2026

Requal class/range:  June 18, 2026 , June 25, 2026, July 2, 2026, July 18, 2026, July 23, 2026

License to Carry:  June 26, 2026

Holster Range Work: June 19th, 2026 8am-10am, July 24th 8am-10am

Pepper Spray certification TBD

at our Ops Depot/Training Academy

13212 Round Dance Rd Suite B El Paso TX 79938

call 915-667-9378 to reserve now!

All spots must be reserved in advance

This course will teach individuals with little or no previous experience the basic principles of the security industry using the State of Texas required materials.

• This course provides the Level II training and certification as required by the State of Texas.
• Once complete, you will be provided with the basic certification (to be submitted and approved by the State) to be able to work legally as an unarmed security officer in the State of Texas.

• This training course must be administered by a licensed Level III or Level IV Training School and taught by a licensed Level III or Level IV Instructor.
• Additionally, this training may be administered by a licensed guard company and taught by the qualified manager or the qualified manager’s designee.

Training includes: Laws and Regulations, Field Notes and Report Writing, Crime Scene, Cover and Concealment, Use of Force, Conflict Resolution, and Ethics.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Fee $65.00 * by itself - see Level III if taking together

License to carry general information:

An applicant may attend LTC classroom training and demonstrate handgun proficiency (shooting) with a Texas Qualified LTC Instructor, or

An applicant may receive LTC online training (classroom only) through an Approved Online Course Provider. After, successfully passing the online classroom portion, an applicant must attend 1-2 hours of range instruction class and demonstrate handgun proficiency (shooting) with a Texas Qualified LTC Instructor.

Note: The range instruction and handgun proficiency demonstration (shooting) can be completed prior to the online classroom portion.

The classroom instruction must cover the four (4) statutory required topics and may be a four to six hour course:

• Laws that relate to weapons and the use      of deadly force,
• Handgun use and safety, including use of      restraint holsters and methods to ensure the secure carrying of openly      carried handguns,
• Non-violent dispute resolution,
• Proper storage practices for handguns      with an emphasis on storage practices that eliminate the possibility of      accidental injury to a child.

• The Level III Training Course is required for all commissioned security officers and personal protection officers.
• This training course must be taken through a licensed Level III Training School and taught by a licensed Level III Instructor.

The Level III Certification Course includes theory instruction on the following topics: Licensing, Pocket Cards, Requirements to be a Commissioned Officer in Texas, Licensing of Companies, Violations by Commissioned Officers, Standards of Conduct, Function of Security Officers, Arrest Authority, Laws Pertinent to the Security Officer, Article 14.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 18.16 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 42.01 of Texas Penal Code, Chapter 9 Use of Deadly Force, Use of Force Concepts, Issues Relating to the Concealed Handgun License, Field Note Taking, Report Writing, Response to Emergency Situations, Hazardous Materials, Crime Scene, Witness Interviewing, Theory in Awareness Skills, Theory in Cover & Concealment, Fire Recognition and Response, Bomb Threats, Terrorist Response, Accidents Involving Serious Injury or Harm, Public Perception of a Security Officer, Conflict Resolution, Theory in Weaponless Strategies, Theory in Intermediate Weapons, Five-Step Hard Style, Theory of Defensive Tactics, Theory of Handcuffing Techniques, and Theory of Firearms Training.

The Learning Management System (LMS) is designed to give the student theory-based information to successfully pass the Private Security Board Level III written examination.

• Level III (Part 2) consist of 10-15 hours of firearms training/qualification and skills demonstrations.
• Skills that the officer should be proficient at are:
  1. Handcuffing
  2. OC
  3. Expandable Baton
  4. Defensive Tactics
  5. Firearms

Course Fee by itself (Level III only) $140.00*

Course Fee $160.00 (includes level II) NO MMPI

Course Fee $400.00 (includes Level II and MMPI testing)

Course Fee $520.00 (includes Level II, MMPI testing and Sponsorship)

 Baton Certification Training:

You will get basic handcuffing and baton training during your defensive tactics course. If you wish to carry a baton, you must have a baton certificate. This is an addon course.

• This course teaches carrying, presentation, striking techniques, mechanical functioning, and maintenance of the expandable baton.
• The course provides efficient defensive impact weapon tactics for personnel when involved in the use of force situation.
• The theory and tactics discussed in this program allow the student to retain the ability to disengage and/or escalate their force options as the situation may require.

Course Fee: $50.00

Holster Range work

 This course provides practical instruction on the safe and effective use of firearm holsters in accordance with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Private Security Program standards. Students will learn proper holster selection, retention levels, safe draw and re-holstering techniques, weapon awareness, and situational control to ensure compliance with state regulations. Emphasis is placed on officer safety, public safety, and professional firearm handling during duty operations. Course Fee: $100.00

If this course is for recertification or continuing education purposes, the student completing this course will receive a certificate of training for 2 hours.

Course Fee $50.00

Pepper Spray Training

 Texas DPS-approved pepper spray training for private security (Level II/III) focuses on legal, safe, and effective use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC). Courses cover Texas use-of-force laws, decontamination, and tactics. 

 Key Details for Texas DPS Pepper Spray Certification:

• Purpose: Required for security officers (armed or unarmed) wishing to carry pepper spray under Private Security Board regulations.
• Training Content: Covers the Use of Force Continuum, chemical agents, tactical deployment, and liability.
• No Live Exposure Required: Contrary to popular belief, Texas DPS does not require training certification to include being sprayed.
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Course Fee $50.00

On September 1, 2017, House Bill 1508 (85th Leg., Reg. Sess.) became effective.  This bill placed requirements on entities offering educational training programs that prepare an individual for an initial occupational license.

This includes level III and level IV training schools, as well as guard companies that offer in-house level II training.

• The potential ineligibility of an individual who has been convicted of a criminal  offense;
• The department’s current eligibility guidelines (the board’s administrative rules) issued under Occupations Code, Section 53.025;
• Any other state or local restriction or guideline used by the department to determine the eligibility of an individual who has been convicted of an offense; and
• The right to request a criminal history evaluation under Occupations Code Section 53.102.

• For purposes of compliance with these requirements it is recommended training schools and other licensees that offer in house level II training communicate the following text directly to the prospective applicant, whether by email or other correspondence, or on the application for admission to a course.
• “Please be advised under the Private Security Act (Occ. Code Chapter 1702) and Administrative Rule 35.4 (37 Tex. Admin. Code 1), a criminal conviction may disqualify you from a registration, commission or license under the Act. You may wish to review Rule 35.4’s list of disqualifying offenses and the related periods of ineligibility, available on the department’s website at http://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/psb/index.htm (click on the link to Administrative Code).  You also have a right to request from the department a criminal history evaluation letter under Occupations Code Section 53.102.”