Texas DPS Level II Security Officer Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

Question 1

The primary duty of a Level II non-commissioned security officer is best described as:

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Observing conditions and reporting irregularities to the appropriate authority. Level II officers are 'observe and report' personnel. They do not have law enforcement authority and must relay findings to supervisors or police.

Question 2

Which Texas state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating private security officers?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Private Security Program. The DPS Private Security Program administers licensing under Occupations Code Chapter 1702.

Question 3

A security officer on duty notices a water pipe leaking in a storage area. The BEST immediate action is to:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Notify the client's facility manager and document the discovery in the incident log. Security officers observe and report. Notifying the facility manager and logging the issue is the correct response; repairs are not within the officer's role.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT within the authority of a Texas Level II security officer?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Issuing traffic citations on a public street adjacent to the client's property. Issuing traffic citations is a peace officer function. Security officers have no authority to issue citations on public streets.

Question 5

When a security officer is relieved at the end of a shift, the outgoing officer should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Brief the incoming officer on any incidents, unusual conditions, or pending matters. A proper shift turnover includes briefing the incoming officer on all relevant conditions and incidents to ensure continuity of security coverage.

Question 6

A security officer should consider their role as primarily:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

A deterrent presence who detects, delays, and reports threats while protecting life and property. Security officers function as deterrents and first responders within a defined scope. Their core function is detection, delay of unauthorized activity, and reporting — not independent law enforcement.

Question 7

Why is a security officer required to remain at their post unless properly relieved?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

An unguarded post creates a gap in security coverage that can be exploited. Security coverage is continuous; leaving a post creates an opportunity for theft, unauthorized access, or other incidents. Officers must remain on post until properly relieved.

Question 8

Post orders issued by a security company to their officers should be treated as:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Mandatory instructions that define the scope of the officer's authority at that specific post. Post orders are binding workplace instructions. They define what the officer is authorized to do at a specific site and must be followed. Acting outside post orders can create liability for the officer and employer.

Question 9

The minimum age requirement for obtaining a Level II security officer license in Texas is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

18 years old. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702 requires applicants for a security officer license to be at least 18 years of age.

Question 10

When cooperating with a law enforcement investigation, a security officer should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Cooperate fully within the limits of client confidentiality obligations and personal legal advice. Security officers should cooperate with legitimate law enforcement inquiries. However, some client information may be legally protected (attorney-client privilege, proprietary business data), and the officer should be aware of those limits.

Texas DPS Level II Security Officer Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

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