Texas DPS Level II Security Officer Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (11–20)

Question 1

Which of the following behaviors is expected of a security officer at all times?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Maintaining alertness, professionalism, and compliance with post orders and the law. Professionalism, alertness, and compliance with post orders and legal standards define the baseline conduct expected of every security officer on duty.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about a security officer's duty to act is correct?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Security officers have a duty to act within their training and authority when a person's life is in immediate danger. While security officers operate within a limited scope, they have a professional and moral duty to take reasonable action — within their training and authority — when lives are in immediate danger, such as calling 911 and providing basic first aid.

Question 3

Security officers are sometimes described as a 'force multiplier' because:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Their deterrent presence and early detection reduce the likelihood and impact of incidents, amplifying overall safety effectiveness. A security officer's visible presence deters crime and their early detection and reporting capabilities allow rapid law enforcement response — effectively multiplying the overall security impact beyond just one person.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between a security officer, the security company, and the client?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

The officer is employed by the security company, which provides contractual security services to the client; the client does not directly employ the officer. In the typical private security model, the officer is employed by the licensed security company. The company contracts with the client. This affects liability, supervision, and workers' compensation.

Question 5

A security officer observes a person systematically photographing all entry points, security cameras, and guard positions at the facility. This behavior should be:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Documented thoroughly and reported to the supervisor as potential surveillance activity. Systematic photography of security infrastructure is a recognized indicator of pre-attack surveillance. It must be documented in detail and reported. The officer should not use force or seize property, but should report the activity.

Question 6

The Texas DPS Private Security Program requires that training for the Level II license cover which of the following core topic areas?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Legal issues including civil and criminal liability, ethics, emergency response, and observation and reporting. The Level II non-commissioned training curriculum prescribed by DPS covers legal authority, civil and criminal liability, professional ethics, emergency response, access control, patrol, and observation and reporting — the core competencies for an unarmed security officer.

Question 7

A security officer notices a delivery van slowly circling the employee parking lot three times without parking. What is the most appropriate response under the observe-and-report standard?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Note the time, plate, and behavior, then notify dispatch and continue monitoring. A Level II officer's core function is to observe and report. Documenting details and alerting supervisors/dispatch is correct; the officer has no authority to forcibly block or order people without cause.

Question 8

During shift handover, the off-going officer tells the on-coming officer about a broken gate lock but writes nothing down. What is the proper practice?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

The incident should be documented in the pass-down log so there is a written record. Shift handovers must be documented in a pass-down or daily log so information is preserved and accountability is maintained across shifts.

Question 9

Post orders for a site are updated by the client to add a new locked door check. The officer should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Acknowledge, review, and follow the updated post orders. Post orders are the authoritative instructions for a post. When updated by the client/employer, the officer must review and comply with the current version.

Question 10

An officer is assigned to work a large site alone at night. Compared to working with a partner, the officer must place extra emphasis on:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Heightened situational awareness and regular check-ins with dispatch. Working alone increases risk, so the officer must maintain heightened situational awareness and stay in regular radio contact for safety. A Level II officer is unarmed.

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