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Texas DPS Level III Armed Security Officer Questions
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Q1Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702, which agency regulates the private security industry?
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✓ Correct answer: Texas Department of Public Safety — Regulatory Division
Chapter 1702 of the Texas Occupations Code places regulation of the private security industry under the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Private Security Bureau (PSB).
Q2A Level III Commissioned Security Officer license in Texas allows the officer to:
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✓ Correct answer: Carry a firearm while on duty as a security officer
A Level III Commissioned license authorizes a security officer to carry a firearm while performing security duties. It does not grant peace officer powers or off-duty carry rights.
Q3How many hours of pre-assignment training are required for a Level III security officer in Texas?
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✓ Correct answer: 45 hours
The Texas DPS Private Security Bureau requires the Level III Commissioned Security Officer training course to be a minimum of 45 hours, including classroom instruction and firearm qualification (course of fire).
Q4A Texas security officer's commission card must be:
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✓ Correct answer: Carried on the officer's person while on duty
Texas DPS PSB rules require that a commissioned security officer carry their commission card (license) on their person at all times while on duty.
Q5Under Texas law, a security officer who loses their commission card must:
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✓ Correct answer: Report the loss to DPS PSB and apply for a replacement
A lost commission card must be reported to DPS PSB. The officer must apply for a replacement and should not continue commissioned duties without the credential.
Q6A Texas Level III license must be renewed every:
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✓ Correct answer: 2 years
Texas PSB issues Level III Commissioned licenses with a 2-year renewal cycle. Officers must complete continuing education requirements before renewal.
Q7Which of the following disqualifies a person from obtaining a Texas Level III security license?
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✓ Correct answer: A felony conviction
A felony conviction is a statutory disqualifier for a Texas security officer license. DPS PSB conducts background checks on all applicants.
Q8Who is responsible for ensuring a security officer's license is current and valid?
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✓ Correct answer: Both the officer and the employing security company
Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702, both the individual officer and the employing security company share responsibility for ensuring valid licensure before the officer performs security work.
Q9A Texas security officer may work for how many licensed security companies simultaneously?
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✓ Correct answer: Multiple companies as long as each is licensed
Texas law permits security officers to work for multiple licensed security companies simultaneously. Each company must verify the officer's current license.
Q10If a security officer's license is suspended, the officer must:
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✓ Correct answer: Immediately stop performing security work
A suspended license means the officer is no longer authorized to perform security functions. They must cease all security work immediately until the suspension is lifted.
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