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AGE: 18 Years of Age, Minimum.
If you are interested in Re-Qualifying as armed commissioned security officer you will be required to attend eight(8) hours of classroom/firearms training in accordance with the rules set forth in Chapter 1702 of the Texas Occupations Code. A portion of this training involves Continuing Education with a course on “Ethics”.
Topics presented are: Ethics and Standards of Conduct, Use of Deadly Force, Violations by Commissioned Officers, Standards of Conduct, Function of Security Officers, Arrest Authority, Article 14.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 18.16 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 42.01 of Texas Penal Code, Chapter 9 Use of Deadly Force, Use of Force Concepts, Firearms Marksmanship, NRA Certified Firearm Safety Procedures, and Handcuffing Techniques.
Students who which to qualify with their own handgun, rather than a new Academy owned weapon, must provide fifty(50) rounds of 9mm or 38 calibur ammunition and a quality manufactured handgun. No discount in the course fee will be offered for students using their own handgun. However, you must qualify with at least a 9mm semi-automatic or 38 caliber revolver (as required by Chapter 1702 of the Texas Occupations Code). Any handgun with a smaller caliber than a 9mm or 38 will not be accepted under State Law. If you wish to qualify with your own Handgun prior arrangements must be made with the Academy. Otherwise, you will be expected to qualify with the Academy supplied 9mm. Please call us directly to discuss qualifying with your own handgun.