Registration is Now Open for Level III Security Guard!
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.
Programs Offered
Emerald Shield Academy offers a variety of training and certification programs in addition to its long-term programs.
- Advanced Security Officers Training
- Texas Personal Protection Officer
- In-Service Firearms Training for Security and Special Officers
- Security Officer Baton Recertification
- Security Officer Taser Recertification
- Security Officer Pepper Spray (Oleoresin Capsicum) Recertification
- Introduction To Firearms Safety
- NRA Firearm Programs
- License to Carry Handgun Program
Level III Commissioned Security Guard Training
This program is designed to educate and train those for licensing as a Level III Security Guard.
Pursuant to TAC 35.141, the Level III Training Program and test are required of all* commissioned security officers and personal protection officers. This training program 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 program is needed to apply for a Commissioned Security Guard (Armed Guard). The Basic Security Officer Program is offered as a 45-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.