State-Approved Private Security Academy
Training School License #F31037201
Guard Company License #B31072001
State-Approved Private Security Academy
Training School License #F31037201
Guard Company License #B31072001
The Level II Non-Commissioned Security Officer course is the mandatory entry-level certification required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for all unarmed security officers in the state of Texas. It is also a required prerequisite for all candidates pursuing a Level III Commissioned (Armed) Security Officer license.
100% Online, Self-Paced
Asynchronous — access anytime on any device
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).
The Level II curriculum covers the legal and operational fundamentals that every security officer in Texas is required to know:
Individuals seeking employment as an unarmed security officer in Texas
Anyone beginning the path toward a Level III Commissioned (Armed) Security Officer license
Security officers seeking to review or reinforce their foundational knowledge
Upon successful completion of the course and examination, your training certificate is generated and delivered automatically through the Guardian 6 Protection student platform. You will also receive a Next Steps guide covering the state licensing process:
Completing this course and receiving your training certificate does not mean you are immediately licensed to work. Your active security officer license is issued by the Texas DPS after approval of your TOPS application. Guardian 6 Protection provides structured guidance through each of those steps.
Minimum Age: 18 years old (unarmed positions)
Citizenship / Right to Work: U.S. citizen or state-approved work authorization
Background: No disqualifying criminal history under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 53. Felony convictions are automatic disqualifiers. Class A misdemeanors carry a 20-year disqualification window. Class B misdemeanors carry a 5-year disqualification period, with limited exceptions. Review state eligibility criteria before enrolling.
IdentoGO Fingerprints: FBI-based fingerprint background check required as part of the TOPS application
Clear, direct answers to common training and licensing questions.
The Level II curriculum is a 6-hour, self-paced online course. You can complete it in a single session or spread it across multiple sessions at your own pace.
Yes. The course is accessible on any desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device with an internet connection.
Yes. Guardian Six Protection’s platform automatically generates and delivers your training certificate upon successful completion of the course and exam. There is no processing delay.
No. Completing the course provides your official training certificate, which is the first step in the licensing process. To work as an active security officer, you must submit your certificate through the TOPS portal, complete your IdentoGO fingerprint background check, and affiliate your license with a licensed security company. Guardian Six Protection provides guidance through each of those steps.
Yes. Level II is a mandatory prerequisite for Level III. When you submit your application for an armed security officer license through the TOPS portal, both your Level II and Level III certificates must be submitted together. Guardian Six Protection recommends completing Level II before enrolling in Level III.
Texas enforces strict eligibility requirements under Occupations Code Chapter 53. Any felony conviction or active warrant is an automatic disqualifier. Class A misdemeanor convictions carry a 20-year disqualification window from the date of conviction. Class B misdemeanor convictions carry a 5-year disqualification period, with limited exceptions. We recommend reviewing your full eligibility under state law before enrolling.