Basic Security Officer Course

Classes returning in spring 2008!

This Basic Security Officer Program is structured to the meet needs of students whether they are interested in the security profession or want to learn how to provide personal protection and security. The training program is designed to prepare students for state licensure. St. Philip's College is licensed by the Texas Commission on Private Security as an approved Level Three training facility, which means this college is qualified to teach Level One, Two, Three, and Four training.

Our Basic Security Officer Training Program provides the necessary classroom instruction and in-the-field training required to become an armed licensed security officer in the state of Texas.

This program consists of a minimum of 30 hours of training in commissioned security officer rules and applicable laws, field note taking and report writing, and includes 10 hours of classroom and range instruction in handgun proficiency.

All students must be 18 years of age or older without a felony conviction.