Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau - Qualified Manager Exam Newest

Texas Department of Public Safety
Private Security Bureau - Qualified
Manager Exam Newest
Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.1 - Definitions - Correct Answers The terms in this
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section have the following meanings when used in this chapter unless the context clearly
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indicates otherwise:
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(1) Act--Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1702.
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(2) Application--Includes an application for an original, renewal, duplicate or updated
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registration, endorsement, commission, or license issued under the Act
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(3) Board--The Texas Private Security Board.
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(4) Department--The Texas Department of Public Safety.
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(5) Licensee--A company licensed under the Act.
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(6) Mechanical security device--Any device designed to control the opening or closing of a
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room, building, safe, vault, lockbox, safety deposit box, or motor vehicle, and which is not
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an electric access control device or alarm system as defined by the Act.
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(7) Registrant--An individual who holds a registration, endorsement, or commission under
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the Act.
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(8) SOAH--The State Office of Administrative Hearings.
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(9) Television camera or still camera system--Any device or system of devices that
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produces a visual image or series of images either recorded, transmitted through an
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intranet or internet protocol based device, or monitored by security personnel, for the
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purposes of private security or surveillance. The phrase does not refer to a television
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camera or still camera system used exclusively:
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(A) To monitor traffic conditions on public roads;
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(B) To detect motor vehicle violations on public roads;
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(C) For telephone or video conferencing;
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(D) To monitor a manufacturing process;
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(E) For medical purposes by medical practitioners;
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(F) By a courtroom reporter or videographer to record depositions or testimony; or
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(G) By a licensed private investigator who installs, operates, and maintains ownership of
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the system for the purposes of an ongoing investigation.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.10 - Residential Solicitation - Correct Answers A
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licensee or employee of a licensee who offers or attempts to sell regulated goods or
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services to a homeowner or resident of a home or apartment through direct physical
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contact, including door to door solicitation, shall:
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(1)Carry a department issued pocket card, or a receipt of registration issued by the
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department, and present said pocket card or proof of registration for inspection to the
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homeowner or resident;
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(2) Inform the homeowner or resident of the person's name and employer's name;
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,(3)Provide to the homeowner or resident, at no charge, a document or business card listing
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the person's name, employer's name, address, phone number, license number, and the
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department's phone number with instructions on how to contact or file a complaint with the
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department;
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(4)Not approach or solicit a home or residence during any times where a placard is
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displayed indicating that the homeowner or residential occupant does not wish to be
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solicited; and
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(5)Provide to the local law enforcement agency with primary jurisdiction a written list of all
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registrants that will be engaging in the door to door solicitation of its residents before any
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solicitation occurs. The licensed company shall update the information provided to the
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above referenced agency if there are any changes to the list. This notification can be made
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via fax, email, regular mail, or by hand delivery to the agency. This notification shall include
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the company name and department issued license number.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.101(a) - Private Business Letter of Authority - Correct
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Answers (a) The security department of a private business, as defined in the Act, must
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obtain a letter of authority to employ a commissioned security officer or personal protection
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officer.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.101(b) - Private Business Letter of Authority - Correct
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Answers (b)To employ in a noncommissioned capacity an individual meeting the
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conditions of §1702.323(d) of the Act, a security department of a private business must
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obtain a letter of authority and register the individual with the department.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.101(c) - Private Business Letter of Authority - Correct
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Answers (c) A security department of a private business shall not provide guard company
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services to a third party.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.101(d) - Private Business Letter of Authority - Correct
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Answers (d)The holder of a private business letter of authority must qualify a manager
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who meets the requirements of the Act as they pertain to the manager of a security
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services contractor and maintain on file with the department the name of the individual
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responsible to ensure the commissioned security officer's compliance and ensure records
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are maintained in accordance with applicable laws and rules.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.101(e) - Private Business Letter of Authority - Correct
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Answers (e)A private business letter of authority is valid for one year and may be renewed
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by submitting the department approved renewal application and the required renewal fee
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no earlier than ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.102(a) - Governmental Letter of Authority - Correct
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Answers (a)A political subdivision that employs a commissioned private security officer or
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personal protection officer must obtain a governmental letter of authority.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.102(b) - Governmental Letter of Authority - Correct
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Answers (b)The governmental letter of authority is valid for one (1) year and may be
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, renewed by submitting the department approved renewal application and required
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renewal fee no earlier than ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.102(c) - Governmental Letter of Authority - Correct
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Answers (c) The holder of the governmental letter of authority must designate and
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maintain on file with the department the name of the individual responsible for ensuring the
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commissioned security officer's compliance with the Act and this chapter and for ensuring
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records are maintained in accordance with this chapter.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.11 - Guard Dog Welfare Requirements - Correct
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Answers Each guard dog company and any licensed company using guard dogs shall
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comply with the requirements detailed in this section:
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(1)All pens, spaces, rooms, runs, cages, compartments, or hutches where guard dogs are
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housed, exercised, trained, or placed shall be kept clean and maintained in a sanitary
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condition. Excreta shall be removed as often as necessary to prevent contamination of the
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inhabitants and reduce disease hazards and odors. Adequate shelter shall be provided to
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protect animals from any form of overheating or cold or inclement weather.
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(2)All animals shall be fed at least once a day except as otherwise might be directed by a
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licensed veterinarian. The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable,
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and of sufficient quality and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the
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condition and size of the animal. Food receptacles shall be accessible to all animals and
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shall be located so as to minimize contamination by excreta. Feeding pans shall be
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durable and kept clean and sanitary. Disposable food receptacles may be used but must
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be discarded after each feeding. Self feeders may be used for the feeding of food and shall
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be kept clean and sanitary to prevent molding, deterioration, or caking of feed.
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(3)All animals shall be furnished ample water. If potable water is not accessible to the
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animals at all times, it shall be offered to them at least twice daily for periods of not less
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than one hour, except as directed by a licensed veterinarian. Watering receptacles shall be
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kept clean and sanitary.
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(4)All animals shall be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian against rabies by the time they
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are four (4) months of age and within each subsequent twelve (12) month interval
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thereafter. Official rabies vaccination certificates issued by the vaccinating veterinarian
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shall contain
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.111 - Employee Records - Correct Answers
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Licensees shall keep records of all employees registered or commissioned under the Act.
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The employee records, detailed in this section, shall be maintained for a period of two (2)
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years from the last date of employment:
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(1)Full name, date of employment, position, and address;
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(2) Social security number;
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(3) Last date of employment;
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(4) Date and place of birth;
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(5) One color photograph;
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(6) The results of any drug tests;
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, (7)Documentation of the pre-employment check required under §35.3 of this chapter ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll



(relating to Registration Applicant Pre-employment Check); and
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(8) All training certificates earned by the employee while employed by the licensee.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.112(a) - Business Records - Correct Answers (a)
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Licensees shall maintain copies of the records detailed in this section, or otherwise
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required under this chapter, for two (2) years from the later of the date the related service
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was provided or the date the contract was completed:
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(1) All contracts for regulated service and related documentation reflecting the actual
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provision of the regulated service; and
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(2) Copies of any timesheets, invoices, or scheduling records reflecting the employment
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dates of any registered employees.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.112(b) - Business Records - Correct Answers (b) If
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the company has no physical place of business within the State of Texas, the records shall
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be maintained:
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(1) At the office of the registered agent within the State of Texas; or
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(2) At any physical location within the State of Texas of an agent or employee of the
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company.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.113 - Records Required on Commissioned Security
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Officers - Correct Answers In addition to any other records required under this chapter,
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the employer of a commissioned security officer shall maintain and make available for
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inspection the records detailed in this section:
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(1) The current residential address of the officer as reported by the officer;
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(2) The current duty assignment and location of assignment;
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(3) The results of all drug tests administered; and
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(4) Documented information on all required training obtained by the officer while employed
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by the licensee.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.12 - Classification of Electronic Access Control Device
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Company License - Correct Answers Pursuant to the Act, the department has
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established that the electronic access control device company license will be classified as
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a Class B, security services contractor license.
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Texas Administrative Code CH. 35.121(a) - Investigations Company License - Correct
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Answers (a) Pursuant to the Act, the department has determined that an applicant for
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licensure as a private investigations company or the prospective manager of the applicant
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company must meet one of the qualifications detailed in this section:
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(1)Three (3) consecutive years of investigation related experience;ll ll ll ll ll ll ll



(2) A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related course of study;
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(3) A bachelor's degree with twelve (12) months of investigation related experience;
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(4)An associate degree in criminal justice or related course of study, with twenty-four (24)
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months of investigation related experience;
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