TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PRIVATE SECURITY BUREAU - QUALIFIED MANAGER EXAM –
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Core Domains
The Texas Private Security Act (Chapter 1702 of the Texas Occupations Code)
The Role and Structure of the Texas Private Security Board
Company Licensing and Classification
Individual Licensing, Registration, and Commissions
Manager Qualifications, Duties, and Responsibilities
Security Officer Commissioning and Firearm Regulations
Regulatory Compliance and Disciplinary Actions
Operational Standards and Contract Administration
Ethics and Professional Conduct
Investigative and Security Service Delivery
Introduction
This comprehensive assessment is designed to prepare candidates for the Texas Department of Public Safety Private
Security Bureau Qualified Manager Exam. The exam evaluates an applicant's mastery of the Texas Private Security Act,
its administrative rules, and the operational knowledge required to manage a licensed security or investigations
company. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, from board structure and licensing requirements to the specific duties of
a qualified manager and the ethical standards of the industry. The questions are structured to mirror the official exam,
incorporating both foundational knowledge and scenario-based questions that require practical application and
,professional decision-making. Success on this exam demonstrates a candidate's readiness to legally and ethically
operate a private security business in the state of Texas.
Question 1
A company that provides contract security guards to patrol commercial property is primarily classified as which type
of license holder under Chapter 1702?
A. Investigations Company
B. Alarm Systems Company
C. Guard Company
D. Courier Company
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Guard Company
🔴 Explanation: Chapter 1702 of the Texas Occupations Code defines and classifies different types of security
services contractors. A Guard Company is specifically licensed to provide guard, patrolman, or watchman services,
which includes the scenario of patrolling commercial property.
Question 2
According to the Texas Private Security Act, who is responsible for appointing the members of the Texas Private
Security Board?
A. The Lieutenant Governor
B. The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate
C. The Public Safety Commission
D. The Chief of the Department of Public Safety
,🟢 Correct Answer: B. The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate
🔴 Explanation: Section 1702.021(a) of the Occupations Code explicitly states that the Texas Private Security Board
consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
Question 3
Under Chapter 1702, what is a "commissioned security officer"?
A. Any employee of a licensed security company.
B. A security officer who has been issued a commission by the department authorizing them to carry a firearm.
C. A private investigator who has completed the required training.
D. The manager of a licensed guard company.
🟢 Correct Answer: B. A security officer who has been issued a commission by the department authorizing them to
carry a firearm.
🔴 Explanation: Section 1702.002(5) of the Occupations Code defines a "commissioned security officer" as a security
officer to whom a security officer commission has been issued by the commission (now the department), which
grants them the authority to carry a firearm while on duty.
Question 4
To qualify as the manager of an investigations company in Texas, an applicant must typically demonstrate a
minimum of how many years of investigation-related experience?
A. One year
B. Two years
, C. Three years
D. Five years
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Three years
🔴 Explanation: Texas Occupations Code Section 1702.119 and the associated administrative rules require a
qualified manager for an investigations company to have a minimum of three years of investigation-related
experience, or a combination of education and experience as stipulated by the Bureau.
Question 5
A person who schedules other peace officers to provide private security services is defined in Chapter 1702 as an:
A. Extra job coordinator
B. Security services contractor
C. Alarm systems monitor
D. Private investigator
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Extra job coordinator
🔴 Explanation: Section 1702.002(7) of the Occupations Code defines an "extra job coordinator" as a peace officer
employed full-time by the state or a political subdivision who schedules other peace officers for private guard or
watchman services.
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a general power or duty of the Texas Private Security Board as outlined in Section
1702.061?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | GUARANTEED
PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Core Domains
The Texas Private Security Act (Chapter 1702 of the Texas Occupations Code)
The Role and Structure of the Texas Private Security Board
Company Licensing and Classification
Individual Licensing, Registration, and Commissions
Manager Qualifications, Duties, and Responsibilities
Security Officer Commissioning and Firearm Regulations
Regulatory Compliance and Disciplinary Actions
Operational Standards and Contract Administration
Ethics and Professional Conduct
Investigative and Security Service Delivery
Introduction
This comprehensive assessment is designed to prepare candidates for the Texas Department of Public Safety Private
Security Bureau Qualified Manager Exam. The exam evaluates an applicant's mastery of the Texas Private Security Act,
its administrative rules, and the operational knowledge required to manage a licensed security or investigations
company. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, from board structure and licensing requirements to the specific duties of
a qualified manager and the ethical standards of the industry. The questions are structured to mirror the official exam,
incorporating both foundational knowledge and scenario-based questions that require practical application and
,professional decision-making. Success on this exam demonstrates a candidate's readiness to legally and ethically
operate a private security business in the state of Texas.
Question 1
A company that provides contract security guards to patrol commercial property is primarily classified as which type
of license holder under Chapter 1702?
A. Investigations Company
B. Alarm Systems Company
C. Guard Company
D. Courier Company
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Guard Company
🔴 Explanation: Chapter 1702 of the Texas Occupations Code defines and classifies different types of security
services contractors. A Guard Company is specifically licensed to provide guard, patrolman, or watchman services,
which includes the scenario of patrolling commercial property.
Question 2
According to the Texas Private Security Act, who is responsible for appointing the members of the Texas Private
Security Board?
A. The Lieutenant Governor
B. The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate
C. The Public Safety Commission
D. The Chief of the Department of Public Safety
,🟢 Correct Answer: B. The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate
🔴 Explanation: Section 1702.021(a) of the Occupations Code explicitly states that the Texas Private Security Board
consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
Question 3
Under Chapter 1702, what is a "commissioned security officer"?
A. Any employee of a licensed security company.
B. A security officer who has been issued a commission by the department authorizing them to carry a firearm.
C. A private investigator who has completed the required training.
D. The manager of a licensed guard company.
🟢 Correct Answer: B. A security officer who has been issued a commission by the department authorizing them to
carry a firearm.
🔴 Explanation: Section 1702.002(5) of the Occupations Code defines a "commissioned security officer" as a security
officer to whom a security officer commission has been issued by the commission (now the department), which
grants them the authority to carry a firearm while on duty.
Question 4
To qualify as the manager of an investigations company in Texas, an applicant must typically demonstrate a
minimum of how many years of investigation-related experience?
A. One year
B. Two years
, C. Three years
D. Five years
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Three years
🔴 Explanation: Texas Occupations Code Section 1702.119 and the associated administrative rules require a
qualified manager for an investigations company to have a minimum of three years of investigation-related
experience, or a combination of education and experience as stipulated by the Bureau.
Question 5
A person who schedules other peace officers to provide private security services is defined in Chapter 1702 as an:
A. Extra job coordinator
B. Security services contractor
C. Alarm systems monitor
D. Private investigator
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Extra job coordinator
🔴 Explanation: Section 1702.002(7) of the Occupations Code defines an "extra job coordinator" as a peace officer
employed full-time by the state or a political subdivision who schedules other peace officers for private guard or
watchman services.
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a general power or duty of the Texas Private Security Board as outlined in Section
1702.061?
