If you’re interested in a rewarding career that makes you highly employable, becoming a security guard might be for you. Emerald Shield Academy’s security training classes are easily accessible and available throughout the year and by request.
Emerald Shield Academy offers a variety of training and certification courses in addition to its long-term programs.
This course is designed to give an introduction to the Texas Private Security Act and trains those for initial licensing as a Security Guard.
Pursuant to TAC 35.141 the Level II Training Course and test is required of all* non-commissioned security officers, commissioned security officers and personal protection officers. This training course must either be administered by a licensed Level III or Level IV Training School and taught by a licensed Level III or Level IV Instructor, or it may be administered by a licensed guard company and taught by a representative or employee of the company.
*Certain Peace Officers may be exempt per TAC 35.141(b)
This course is needed to apply for a Commissioned Security Guard (Armed Guard). The Basic Security Officer Course is offered as a 56-hour comprehensive block of instruction that incorporates training in Report Writing, Firearms and all training requirements set forth by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau.
The Advanced Course continues with an additional 24 hours of training to include less-than-lethal force weapons, defensive tactics training, first aid and CPR training and certification.
This course is needed to apply for a Personal Protection Officer (Body Guard) license. The Level IV course is offered as a 24-hour comprehensive block of instruction which includes fifteen (15) hours of classroom training and six (6) hours of firearms training. Must be a current Level III Commissioned Security Officer
This course is needed to apply for Private Investigator License. This program is a comprehensive coverage of what it means to be a Private Investigator in Texas and the rules and laws governing that occupation. This course is required if your desire is to be a Bounty Hunter in Texas.
Graduates will receive further, specialized, on-the-job training (OJT) with their hiring agency depending upon their job description.
Emerald Shield Academy is Licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety – Private Security Board. Lic. F18887501 and Y12704301
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