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What does it take to be a security guard in Texas
by Bill W. AdminTome Enterprises LLCBeing a security guard is a fun and
exciting job with a lot of job satisfaction.
You can help people who are in need while
keeping people and businesses safe.
It is for these reasons, that people desire
to become a security guard.
This article will give a quick introduction
to becoming a security guard in Texas.
In the State of Texas, private security is
managed by the Texas
Department of Public Safety or DPS.
They state what the requirements are to
become a security guard in Texas.
To be a security guard you must be licensed
through the DPS.
If you work as a security guard in Texas
and do not have a license you can be charged with a criminal misdemeanor and be
arrested.
First, you will need to fill out an
application at the Department of Public
Safely Private Security website.
Next, you will need to take Level II or
level III security guard training.
Level II is for unarmed security guards and
Level III is to become licensed as an armed security officer.
The cost can vary so be sure to shop around
for the best security officer training program.
If you get hired by a security guard company
in Austin or anywhere in Texas, they might cover your training for you.
If you need to get Level III licensed which
is an armed security guard, then you will also need to qualify with a pistol.
The final part of the process of becoming a
security guard in Texas is to get fingerprinted. This is required of all licensed security
guards in Texas.
The DPS security guard application website
will give you a list of places where you can go to get fingerprinted.
All fingerprints are sent electronically these
days so you don’t have to worry about messy ink.
Once DPS receives all your information,
they will process your application and mail your security license to you or your
employer.
You are now a licensed security guard in
Texas and are on the path to a fun and exciting career.
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