Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0311
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
SAP202
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Online
Length:
30 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Private Security
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate individuals wishing to pursue a Texas commissioned security officer certification or those needing renewal of their Texas armed commissioned security license on verbal and written communication best practices, incident scene security, situational awareness, use of force, conflict resolution, and an introduction to defensive tactics, handcuffing, and weapons and firearms. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to complete the in-person practical applications activities for firearms qualifications and defensive tactics and apply to the TOPS database as an “Armed Registration – Commissioned Security Officer” and receive their certification.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the job duties of a security officer at an incident scene.
  • Recognize the benefits of using their situational awareness.
  • Recognize the basics of defensive tactics.
  • Recognize how to properly use force as a security officer.
  • Identify essential elements for effective verbal and written communications.
  • Demonstrate the ability to properly handle, clean, and store firearms.
  • Recognize the statutes and administrative rules relevant and required for commissioned security officers.
  • Recognize how to resolve conflict.
  • Describe when and how to use handcuffs.
  • Recognize the types and uses of intermediate weapons.

General Topics:

  • Applicable Rules and State Laws
  • Verbal and Written Communication Best Practices
  • Incident Scene Security
  • Situational Awareness
  • Use of Force
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Handcuffing
  • Intermediate Weapons
  • Firearms Handling and Safety
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Practical simulations
Supplemental Materials
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