Texas Private Security Burea Exam
Questions And Answers
/.The Texas Privat Security Board consists of seven members appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows: - Answer-✅1.) Four
public members, each of whom is a citizen of the United States
2.) One member who is licensed as a private investigator
3.) One member who is licensed as as an alarm systems company
4.) One member who is licensed as the owner or operator of a guard company
/.What power does the Texas Department of Public Safety retain? - Answer-✅The DPS
retains the power to issue subpoenas and injunctions.
/.As a security officer, can you refuse to testify in court? - Answer-✅No
/.Does the DPS have the authority to license its investigative employees as a peace
officer? - Answer-✅Yes
/.It is a crime for a security company to operate without a license. What have they
committed if found guilty? - Answer-✅They have committed a Class A Misdemeanor
/.Firearm - Answer-✅any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile
through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion
/.The Code of Conduct requires that all security officers must, in the course of their
employment: - Answer-✅1.) Behave honestly and with integrity.
2.) Act and care with diligence.
3.) Treat everyone with respect and courtesy and without harassment.
4.) Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
5.) Comply with client and employer policies.
6.) Never provides false, misleading, or incomplete information in response to a request
for information that is made for official purposes.
7.) Use client and employer resources in a proper manner.
/.What should you do if you observe suspicious/criminal activity on a nearby property? -
Answer-✅You should observe and report; call the police
/.What is a security officer assigned to protect? - Answer-✅A security officer is assigned
to protect specific people and property.
, /.A security officer may also be responsible for maintaining certain company policies.
These could include: - Answer-✅Requiring employees to show badges when entering a
property
/.What can you do if a police officer asks you to leave your post? - Answer-✅You cannot
refuse to leave your post
/.Never play "cop" - Answer-✅Security officers don't have the legal authority to do the
same things a peace officer can do
/.Pocket Cards - Answer-✅Must be carried while on duty
/.Who are Peace Officers? - Answer-✅1) sheriffs, their deputies
2) constables
3) marshals or police officers
4) rangers and officers of Public Safety Comm., DPS;
5) investigators of the district attorneys' and county attorneys' offices;
6) Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
7) arson investigators;
8) School District police and security
9) General Services Commission officers;
10) Parks and Wildlife Commission officers;
11) airport police officers (1.18 m+)
12) airport security
13) municipal park and recreational
14) security officers - comptroller;
15) water control and improvement district 16) officers - board of trustees under
Chapter 54, Transportation Code;
17) investigators - Texas State Board of
Medical Examiners;
18) officers - board of managers of the
Dallas County Hospital District, (Tarrant, Bexar);
19) county park rangers
20) investigators - Texas Racing Commission;
21) Texas State Board of Pharmacy officers
22) metropolitan rapid transit authority, or regional transportation authority
23) investigators - attorney general
24) Texas Lottery Commission officers;
25) Texas Department of Health officers;
26) Bailiffs;
27) Officers - state fire marshal
28) investigator - commissioner of
insurance
29) Texas Youth Commission officers
30) Texas Department of Criminal Justice officers;
31) investigators TCLEOSE;
Questions And Answers
/.The Texas Privat Security Board consists of seven members appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows: - Answer-✅1.) Four
public members, each of whom is a citizen of the United States
2.) One member who is licensed as a private investigator
3.) One member who is licensed as as an alarm systems company
4.) One member who is licensed as the owner or operator of a guard company
/.What power does the Texas Department of Public Safety retain? - Answer-✅The DPS
retains the power to issue subpoenas and injunctions.
/.As a security officer, can you refuse to testify in court? - Answer-✅No
/.Does the DPS have the authority to license its investigative employees as a peace
officer? - Answer-✅Yes
/.It is a crime for a security company to operate without a license. What have they
committed if found guilty? - Answer-✅They have committed a Class A Misdemeanor
/.Firearm - Answer-✅any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile
through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion
/.The Code of Conduct requires that all security officers must, in the course of their
employment: - Answer-✅1.) Behave honestly and with integrity.
2.) Act and care with diligence.
3.) Treat everyone with respect and courtesy and without harassment.
4.) Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
5.) Comply with client and employer policies.
6.) Never provides false, misleading, or incomplete information in response to a request
for information that is made for official purposes.
7.) Use client and employer resources in a proper manner.
/.What should you do if you observe suspicious/criminal activity on a nearby property? -
Answer-✅You should observe and report; call the police
/.What is a security officer assigned to protect? - Answer-✅A security officer is assigned
to protect specific people and property.
, /.A security officer may also be responsible for maintaining certain company policies.
These could include: - Answer-✅Requiring employees to show badges when entering a
property
/.What can you do if a police officer asks you to leave your post? - Answer-✅You cannot
refuse to leave your post
/.Never play "cop" - Answer-✅Security officers don't have the legal authority to do the
same things a peace officer can do
/.Pocket Cards - Answer-✅Must be carried while on duty
/.Who are Peace Officers? - Answer-✅1) sheriffs, their deputies
2) constables
3) marshals or police officers
4) rangers and officers of Public Safety Comm., DPS;
5) investigators of the district attorneys' and county attorneys' offices;
6) Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
7) arson investigators;
8) School District police and security
9) General Services Commission officers;
10) Parks and Wildlife Commission officers;
11) airport police officers (1.18 m+)
12) airport security
13) municipal park and recreational
14) security officers - comptroller;
15) water control and improvement district 16) officers - board of trustees under
Chapter 54, Transportation Code;
17) investigators - Texas State Board of
Medical Examiners;
18) officers - board of managers of the
Dallas County Hospital District, (Tarrant, Bexar);
19) county park rangers
20) investigators - Texas Racing Commission;
21) Texas State Board of Pharmacy officers
22) metropolitan rapid transit authority, or regional transportation authority
23) investigators - attorney general
24) Texas Lottery Commission officers;
25) Texas Department of Health officers;
26) Bailiffs;
27) Officers - state fire marshal
28) investigator - commissioner of
insurance
29) Texas Youth Commission officers
30) Texas Department of Criminal Justice officers;
31) investigators TCLEOSE;
