Security Guard Training
& Certification Programs
Launch your security career with Texas DPS certified training. Level II unarmed, Level III armed, and Level IV bodyguard certification β taught by a veteran instructor with real-world security experience.
Choose Your Certification Level
All courses meet Texas DPS requirements. Choose the certification level that aligns with your career goals and current licensing status.
Unarmed Security Officer
Entry-level Texas security certification for unarmed security officers. Required by Texas DPS for all security personnel entering the field.
- Texas security law & regulations
- Report writing & documentation
- Access control procedures
- Emergency response fundamentals
- Professional ethics & conduct
- Texas DPS compliance
Armed Security Officer
Commissioned armed security officer certification. Includes firearms qualification and use of force law for armed security work in Texas.
- Level II prerequisites
- Firearms safety & handling
- Use of force law
- Live-fire qualification
- Defensive tactics
- Texas DPS commissioned officer requirements
Personal Protection Officer
Advanced certification for personal protection officers and bodyguards. Covers executive protection, threat assessment, and close protection operations.
- Level II & III prerequisites
- Executive protection protocols
- Threat assessment & advance work
- Protective formation & movement
- Vehicle security operations
- Emergency medical response
Supplemental Security Courses
Unarmed Security Renewal
Renewal course for existing unarmed security officers maintaining their current Texas certification.
Range Safety Officer
Certification for range safety officers supervising live-fire activities at shooting ranges and training facilities.
Legal Use of Force
Texas law on use of force, deadly force, and civil/criminal liability for security professionals.
First Aid / CPR / AED
Emergency medical response training for security professionals β Stop the Bleed, CPR, and AED certification.
Lead Instructor
Steve Hopwood
Navy Veteran Β· Certified Level IIβIV
Trained by a Veteran. Certified by Texas.
Steve Hopwood holds Texas DPS certifications for Level II, III, and IV security instruction. As a U.S. Navy veteran and co-founder of the Alliance Training Network, Steve brings more than 12 years of real-world security and instructional experience to every class.
His instruction emphasizes realism, accountability, lawful use of force, and ethical decision-making β preparing students for the professional demands of the security industry.
Corsair Tactical Solutions is a Texas-licensed Security Contractor (B29791901) and Certified Training School (F30797601). All instruction meets or exceeds Texas DPS requirements.
Ready to Start Your Security Career?
Contact us to register for the next available class. Courses are offered on flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.