Texas Security Officer Licensing Requirements

What the state requires to work as a security officer in Texas, who regulates it, and how ATPS supports officers on our Texas contracts. ATPS does not currently operate a licensed training school in Texas — our training programs are delivered in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

State requirements

Level II noncommissioned officer — Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security — No codified minimum training-hour figure published by DPS — Confirm with DPS — 37 TAC §35.141; DPS Training and Continuing Education
Level III commissioned officer — Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security — 45-hour minimum; Level II is a prerequisite — Confirm with DPS — 37 TAC §35.141; DPS Training and Continuing Education
Level IV personal protection officer — Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security — 15 hours; Levels II and III are prerequisites — Confirm with DPS — 37 TAC §35.141; DPS Training and Continuing Education

Requirements verified 28 August 2026 against Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security. Requirements change — confirm with the regulator before relying on this page.

How ATPS supports officers here

We verify credentials before assignment, track expiries, and pay for required renewals on our Texas contracts. This support does not make ATPS a Texas training school.