SECURITY TRAINING

CLASSES

LEVEL 2

Non-Commissioned Security Officer

Tuition: $70.00
Length of Class: 6 HOUR COURSE 
Prerequisites: Student must be 18 or older
 
Description:

The Level 2 course is required in order to be an unarmed security officer in the state of Texas.  This class runs for approximately 4-6 hours. It covers all of the basic rights and requirements of security officers.  Student will receive their Level 2 Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

Topics Covered:

  •  PSB Rules and Regulations
  •  Use of Force Laws
  •  Report Writing
  •  Reporting Procedures
  •  Conflict Resolution

LEVEL 3

Commissioned Security Officer

Tuition: $180.00
Length of Class:  45 HOUR COURSE

Prerequisites: Student must be 18 or older and complete the Level 2 Course or already hold a non-commission license.

Description:

Equips the student with a better understanding of state law. A hands-on course that requires the student to properly demonstrate the defensive maneuvers, patrol procedures, and handcuffing techniques taught throughout the week.  This course will certify you to carry a firearm while on duty. 

Topics Covered:

  • Penal Code
  • Conflict Resolution/ Verbal Judo
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Defense Against Weapons
  • Gun Cleaning
  • Firearm Safety
  • Firearm Qualification
  • Felony Handcuffing

LEVEL 4

Personal Protection Officer

Tuition: $190.00

Length of Class: 15 HOUR COURSE

Prerequisites: Student must be 21 or older. Must have completed the Level 2 & 3 Courses or already hold a commission license.

Description:

This class will equip the student with a better understanding of state laws relating to body guarding. A hands-on course that requires the student to properly demonstrate the defensive maneuvers that are taught; including strikes, kicks, defense against knife & gun attacks etc. 

Topics:

  • Laws Pertaining to the PPO
  • Building a Profile
  • Protecting the Principle
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Defense Against Weapons

SECURITY RENEWAL

LEVEL 2   5 HOURS  $50.00     LEVEL 3   8 HOURS  $75.00  

LEVEL 4    8 HOURS $100.00

Prerequisites: Student must be 18 or older and must have already completed the Level 3 or 4 Courses (within the last year) or already hold a Commission or PPO license. 

Description:
Used to renew an expired Level 3 or 4 Certificate if no license was obtained after 90 days from the date of completion, so long as it has been less than one year. This course consists of classroom lecture after which, students will go to the range where they must be able to demonstrate proficiency with a firearm. 

Topics:

  • Firearm Safety
  • Firearm Training
  • Pistol Qualification

CUFFING /OC SPRAY

Certification

Tuition: $90.00

Length of Class: 8 HOUR COURSE

Prerequisites:Student must be 18 or older and meet one of the following:

  • Have a valid Commissioned License
  • Have completed the Level 3 Class (certificate must be less than 1 year old)
  • Be currently enrolled in Phoenix's Level 3 Course

Description:

This class will certify the student to carry OC Pepper Spray while on duty. The student will learn about the safe and effective use, the different levels of contamination, and how to properly decontaminate after exposure.  Students are not required to receive level one contamination in order to be certified. Students will receive a certification card upon successful completion of this course.

ASP/BATON

Certification

Tuition: $100.00
Length of Class: 8 HOUR COURSE

Prerequisites: Student must be 18 or older and must meet one of the following:

  • Have a valid Commissioned License
  • Have completed the Level 3 Class (certificate must be less than 1 year old)
  • Be currently enrolled in Phoenix's Level 3 Course

Description:

This class will certify the student to an expandable tactical baton while on duty. The student will learn about the safe and effective uses and applications. Students will be taught defensive strikes, as well as use of force issues. Students will receive a certification card upon successful completion of this course.

TASER (EID)

Certification

Tuition: $250.00

Prerequisites: Student must be 18 or older and must meet one of the following:

  • have a valid Commissioned License
  • have completed the Level 3 Class (certificate must be less than 1 year old)
  • be currently enrolled in Phoenix's Level 3 Course

Description:

This class will certify the student to carry an Electronic Immobilization Device (EID) while on duty. This course is not specific to any, one Brand of EID. Therefore, the student is not restricted to carrying any Brand or specific model of EID. The student will learn about the basics of the EID.  Students will be taught about safety, effective uses and applications and use of force issues.  Students will receive a certification card upon successful completion of this course

REPORT WRITING

Certification

Tuition: $75.00
Length of Class: 4 HOUR COURSE

Description:

In the course of  duty, a security guard encounters thousands of incidents and accidents and need to pass the factual information to persons who were not present at the actual event that the security guard witnessed. You should pass the information including your subordinates, co-workers, superiors, police, and insurance companies. Additionally, in the court hearing, you may be required to pass information to private investigators, defense lawyers, and the Crown prosecutor. Therefore, a security guard must take an observation and record them in a clear, concise and logical manner. The report is a recorded remark in which the facts of the events are included. The report helps to inform other people about past incidents. 

USE-OF-FORCE CONTINUUM

Certification

Tuition: $75.00

Length of Class: 5 HOUR COURSE

Officer Presence — No force is used. 

  • The mere presence of a law enforcement officer works to deter crime or diffuse a situation.

Verbalization — Force is not-physical.

  • Officers issue calm, nonthreatening commands
  • Officers may increase their volume and shorten commands

Empty-Hand Control — Officers use bodily force to gain control of a situation.

  • Soft technique.
  • Hard technique

Less-Lethal Methods — Officers use less-lethal technologies to gain control of a situation.

  • Blunt impact.
  • Chemical.
  • Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs).

Lethal Force

  • Officers use lethal weapons to gain control of a situation.
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