This class is offered 100% online, so you can complete it on your own schedule from a computer, tablet, or phone.

This Texas DPS-approved online course is the required starting point for anyone who wants to work as a licensed Level II (non-commissioned) security officer in Texas. Per 37 Texas Administrative Code §35.141(a)(1), Level II training is required both for a stand-alone Non-Commissioned Security Officer license and as the mandatory first step before advancing to Level III and a Security Officer Commission (armed). If you eventually want to carry a firearm on the job or become a Personal Protection Officer, Level II is where that path begins — see our FAQ page for how the Level II → Level III → Level IV progression works.

What this course covers

The curriculum follows the training standards set by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division and covers the material every entry-level security officer is required to know:

• Texas private security laws — your rights, limits, and obligations under state law
• Professional responsibilities and ethics — conduct standards expected of a licensed officer
• Emergency procedures — how to respond to incidents, medical emergencies, and evacuations
• Use of authority — what a non-commissioned, unarmed officer can and cannot do on duty

Course details

• Entry-level, Non-Commissioned license (Level II) — no prior security experience required
• Unarmed, typically low-risk positions (retail, corporate, event, and facility security)
• 100% online, self-paced — works on any device, start and stop as your schedule allows
• DPS-approved and compliant curriculum and instructors, per 37 TAC §35.142–§35.143
• Upon passing, you’ll receive an official certificate of completion (PSP 36) to submit with your license application to DPS

How to get licensed after this course

1. Complete the online coursework and pass the final exam at your own pace.
2. Receive your PSP 36 certificate of completion from ETXSTA.
3. Submit your Level II Non-Commissioned Security Officer license application to the Texas DPS Regulatory Services Division, along with your certificate and any required fingerprinting/background check documentation.
4. Once licensed, you’re eligible to work in unarmed security positions — or continue on to Level III if you plan to pursue an armed Security Officer Commission.

For official licensing requirements, forms, and fees, you can also reference the Texas DPS Private Security Program directly, or read the full training rule at 37 TAC Chapter 35, Subchapter L (Training).

Price: $29.99

Common questions about the Level II course

Have more questions? Visit our full FAQ page or browse all ETXSTA courses, including Level III, Level IV/Personal Protection Officer, OC (Pepper Spray) Certification, and License to Carry.