License: P31054401 **TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE Chapter 1702: Private Security** 001 to 084: Committee Setup https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.084 There is a public list of security-related disciplinary enforcements by the commission https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.102 A **Security Services Contractor** is defined as a alarm, car, courier, **guard**, or locksmith company https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.108 Description of guard company: Includes personal protection officer https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.110 Application Requirements (b) Security Services Contractor must maintain a physical address https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.113 Disqualifying attributes for a company license or security officer commission (felony, prison, etc.) https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.115 Applicant for Security Services Contractor License - Additional Qualifications Two consecutive years' experience in the security services field as an employee or owner of an security services company or satisfy other requirements set by the commission. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.117 Applicant for Security Services Contractor License - Examination is required https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.1183 Reciprocal License - for other jurisdictions or former members of the armed forces, according to committee standards According to https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security/company-representative-experience-and-examination-information, there is no acceptance of reciprocal state agreements https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.124 Company License Application requires Insurance https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.161 "Commissioned Security Officer" = One with a gun https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.163 An applicant employed by a company license holder is not eligible for a security officer commission unless the applicant submits as part of the application satisfactory evidence that the applicant has: (1) Completed the basic training course at a school or under an instructor approved by the department; (2) Met each qualification established by this chapter and administrative rule; (3) Achieved the score required by the department on the examination under Section [1702.1685](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/GetStatute.aspx?Code=OC&Value=1702.1685); (4) Demonstrated to the satisfaction of the firearm training instructor that the applicant has complied with other department standards for minimum marksmanship competency with a handgun; and (5) Provided proof of completion by and the results of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory test for the applicant. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.230 Application for Individual License (NCO) https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.323 Security departments for a private business do not need a license or to interact with the state unless the officer is carrying a gun, in which case they must apply for an individual license https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.331 Sec. 1702.331. PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS. (a) In this section, "personal emergency response system" means an alarm system that is: **Company Representatives** https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security/company-representative-experience-and-examination-information Each company representative must meet the eligibility requirements of Occ. Code Section [1702.113](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1702.htm#1702.113 "1702.113"), meet all qualification and experience requirements listed below, and pass a written examination administered by the department. **If a company representative lacks the experience to qualify in each category of service included in a license or application, the license holder must designate an additional company representative who is responsible for each service for which the primary company representative is not qualified.** All company representatives must pass the examination. Guard Company: - At least three (3) years accumulated employment experience in the field in which the applicant's prospective employer is licensed; and - At least one (1) year of experience in a managerial or supervisory position **Company Reps as Guards** https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security/faq/company-questions Owners can automatically perform unarmed duties; will need to get a regular license to perform armed ones. Anyone with less than a 51% stake needs to go through the process **Individual License Training Requirements** https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security/faq/individual-license-questions Security Officer and Personal Protection Officer applicants are required to submit training certificates as part of the application. - Non-Commission Security Officer applicants must submit a Level II Training certificate. - Commission Security Officer applicants must submit Level II and Level III Training certificates in addition to the [Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health](https://www.dps.texas.gov/InternetForms/Forms/PSP-13.pdf). - Personal Protection Officer applicants must submit Level II, Level III, and Level IV Training certificates in addition to the [Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health](https://www.dps.texas.gov/InternetForms/Forms/PSP-13.pdf). All other licenses do not require training as a prerequisite to licensure. 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