ASP Expandable Baton Certification Training

ASP EXPANDABLE BATON CERTIFICATION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet Texas DPS eligibility requirements and not be disqualified under applicable criminal history, competency, military discharge, or other licensing standards.
• Complete the required Level II Security Officer Training.
• Complete the required Level III Commissioned Security Officer Training. The Level III course is a minimum of 45 hours and includes the required test, firearms training, course of fire, and self-defense training.
• Complete required handgun proficiency and self-defense training in person with an on-site instructor approved by Texas DPS.
• Complete the required firearms proficiency demonstration within the time period required by DPS for the application.
• Complete the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) as required for original Commissioned Security Officer applicants. The MMPI must be administered by an appropriately licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
• Submit the required Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health documentation to DPS.
• Submit an original Commissioned Security Officer application through Texas Online Private Security (TOPS).
• Submit the required Level II and Level III certificates of completion with the application.
• Submit electronic fingerprints in the manner approved by DPS and complete the required fingerprint-based criminal history background check.
• Pay all required DPS application, background-check, fingerprint, and licensing fees unless a lawful fee exemption applies.
• Provide any additional identification, lawful-presence, immigration, firearm-possession, or court documentation requested by DPS when applicable.
• Be affiliated with a DPS-licensed company or authorized entity before performing regulated commissioned security work.
• Do not work in an armed capacity until the Commissioned Security Officer license has been approved and the individual is authorized by DPS to work as a commissioned officer.