Private Security Level III Practical Applications

Course Description

Prerequisites

Participants enrolling in this course must complete the following course prior to attendance:

• Private Security Level III

The Private Security Level III class will be the only course accepted and must have a completion date within six (6) months of your scheduled start of the Private Security Level III Practical Applications course. No course equivalents will be allowed.

At the time of registration, the participant must disclose the primary weapon type he/she plans to bring to the training event to qualify with. The participant is responsible for bringing the primary weapon type and associated ammunition. The recognized firearm categories are:

• Semi-automatic handgun (9 mm or above) with at least three magazines
• Revolver (size .38 or above) with at least two speedloaders

If a participant needs to qualify with a shotgun, as well as the primary weapon type, this must also be noted at registration. A participant will not be required to provide a shotgun or shotgun shells; this will be provided by TEEX for use during the qualification activity. If a participant wants to bring their own shotgun for use during the qualification activity, he/she will be responsible for bringing their own shotgun shells (00 buckshot – 9 pellet) for the qualification activity.

Forms

Participants must provide the following:

• Release for Federal Criminal History Background Check (TEEX can perform for an additional fee)

A TEEX employee will verify that you completed the course and received a passing grade. After your eligibility has been approved, you will be notified by email that you are enrolled in the class. If you need assistance, please contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone at (979) 845-6677.

Course Completion Requirements

Participant Must Provide

• A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Physical Requirements

Physical participation is required, participant must be in good physical condition and able to complete the following:

• Handcuffing techniques
• Defensive counter strikes
• Intermediate weapons techniques
• Firearms techniques

Participants must pass the Texas License to Carry Handgun Proficiency Demonstration Course of Fire on the first day of class. There will be no refunds for any candidate dismissed for failure to meet the minimum firearms qualification.

Equipment

• Participant should wear appropriate attire for security-related job duties
• Participant must bring one of the following firearm types:
• Semi-automatic handgun (9 mm or above) with at least three magazines
• Revolver (.38 or above) with at least two speedloaders
• Participant must bring the associated ammunition for the weapon type selected:
• 100 rounds of live semi-automatic ammunition; 50 per attempt; 2 attempts allowed
• 100 rounds of live revolver ammunition; 50 per attempt; 2 attempts allowed
• Wrap-around eye protection and ear protection
• Hat or cap with a bill
• Sleeve, bag, or box for firearm

Note: Optical enhancers are not allowed. Only live ammunition may be used during training and qualification. Factory-manufactured ammunition only. No armor piercing or target marking cartridges are permitted. No holsters on the line. If any malfunctions are encountered, the participant must work through the problem and finish the course of fire. If rounds are held (not fired within the allotted time), the shots will be scored as misses.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process, and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. The course requires participants to attend a minimum of 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirement, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.

In some cases, make-up work will not be available (due to equipment/facility needs and/or safety/teamwork components or activity setup/facilitation/requirements).

Participants in a TCOLE credit eligible course must complete the class in its entirety to receive a TEEX Certificate of Completion and be reported for TCOLE credit.

If you have additional questions, please refer to the TEEX Participant Handbook.

Recommended

Equipment

• Participant may bring their own 12-gauge pump or semi-automatic shotgun if they need to qualify on this weapon type
• If the participant brings their own shotgun, he/she must bring 18 rounds of 12-gauge 00 – 9 pellet buckshot; 9 per attempt; 2 attempts allowed
• Handcuffs and keys
• Expandable baton and holder
• Duty belt with holster, handcuff case, and expandable baton case
• Towel for firearm

Note: A participant will not be required to provide a shotgun or shotgun shells; this will be provided by TEEX for use during the qualification activity if disclosed as a need at the type of registration.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

•  Demonstrate the ability to properly handle, clean, and store firearms.
• Recognize the basics of defensive tactics.
•  Describe when and how to use handcuffs.
•  Recognize the types and uses of intermediate weapons.

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Suggested Audience

• Commissioned security officers in the State of Texas
• Any person wishing to pursue commissioned security officer certification

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

• 10.00 hours – Texas Department of Public Safety – Regulatory Services Division, Private Security
• 10.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Other Information

• Please allow 48-72 business hours for your PSP-30 certificate to be emailed to you. The one you see on your student portal upon course completion is not the official PSP-30 certificate.
• The TEEX Private Security Level III blended course offering does not include the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) for licensing purposes per 1702.163. The DPS candidate must seek the MMPI separate from their course completion with TEEX.
• Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be given the option to register for an online 2-hour private security pepper spray course.