State of Texas Security Level II Exam Coverage:
Texas Occupations Code (Chapter 1702): Role of the Texas
DPS and licensing laws.
Legal Powers & Limitations: Difference between a security
officer and a peace officer.
Citizen's Arrest: Legal requirements and liability for
detaining individuals.
Field Note Taking: Techniques for recording accurate,
chronological observations.
,Report Writing: Converting field notes into factual,
objective official reports.
Professional Ethics: Standards of conduct, appearance,
and public interaction.
Conflict Resolution: Methods for de-escalating verbal
confrontations.
Use of Force: Legal restrictions and the "continuum of
force" for non-commissioned guards.
Observation Techniques: Identifying suspicious behavior
and security hazards.
Emergency Response: Basic protocols for fire, medical
issues, and bomb threats.
Hazardous Materials: Identification of placards and
immediate safety actions.
,A security officer can arrest a suspect for any
misdemeanor that has been committed within his view or
presence.
FALSE
A security services contractor can provide security patrol
services to a business on a contractual basis.
TRUE
, The Private Security Bureau has the authority to license its
investigators as peace officers.
TRUE
One of the primary roles of a security officer is to observe
and report.
TRUE