Private Security Classes

Please click on the appropriate link below, find your preferred class date, and click the "Sign up" button to register.

• Level 2 Class signup: $105
• Level 3 Initial Class signup: $195
  First time applicants
• Level 3 Renewal Class signup: $105
  All renewals

The Private Security Program of the Texas Department of Public Safety regulates the private security and private investigation industry in the state of Texas under the authority of Occupations Code Chapter 1702 and the Private Security Board’s Administrative Rules.

The program licenses private security and private investigation companies and registers individuals employed by those companies in a regulated capacity.  The program’s commissioned and non-commissioned personnel investigate consumer complaints, unlicensed activity and administrative violations.

The Private Security Board is a seven member board appointed by the governor to oversee the program’s regulation of the industry and to provide a forum for public and industry input on policy and administrative rules. Private Security License Number F01252

Training/Testing Information

Level 2

As of February 1, 2010, the Level I and Level II Training Course and Online Test required only for commissioned and non-commissioned officer applicants is no longer administered online. The Level I Training Course and Test (in person and online) was repealed by Administrative Rules.

The Level II Training Course and Test is still required for only commissioned and non-commissioned security officer applicants.

Level 3

The Level 3 Training Course is required for all commissioned security officers and personal protection officers. This training course must be taken through a licensed Level 3 Training School and taught by a licensed Level 3 Instructor. A list of these schools is available on the website below.

Level 4

The Level 4 Training Course is required for all personal protection officers. This training course must be taken through a license Level 4 Training School and taught by a licensed Level 4 Instructor. A list of these schools is available on the website below.

Source: TxDPS - Private Security Bureau