Texas Security Officer Level II and Level III Certification Exam
Preparation Guide 2026: Comprehensive Review with 100 Practice
Questions and Verified Correct Answers for State Licensing Exams
A security officer has the same authority as a peace officer. TRUE OR FALSE - Answer - False
A security officer can arrest a suspect for any misdemeanor that has been committed within his
view or presence. - Answer - FALSE
A security services contractor can provide security patrol services to a business on a contractual
basis. - Answer - TRUE
The Private Security Bureau has the authority to license its investigators as peace officers. -
Answer - TRUE
One of the primary roles of a security officer is to observe and report. - Answer - TRUE
A good report will:
A. Be neat and accurate
B. Give your opinion
C. Be legible
D. A and C
E. All of the above - Answer - D. A and C
The person that is responsible for the daily operations for a security company is the:
A. Owner
B. Manager
C. Supervisor
, D. Licensing department - Answer - B. Manager
If a police officer asks you to leave your post, you may refuse. - Answer - False
Any vehicle that transports hazardous material should have a _____ shaped sign showing what
type of hazardous material is on board?
A. Square
B. Circle
C. Diamond
D. Rectangle - Answer - C. Diamond
A security officer's uniform may have the state flag on the sleeve since the licensing is done
through the state. - Answer - False
The commission has the power to subpoena a security officer to appear at a hearing at any time. -
Answer - True
The government agency that regulates radio transmission is...
A. FAA
B. FCC
C. TSA
D. None of the above - Answer - B. FCC
The lowest level of force in the Use of Force Continuum is:
A. Verbal command
B. Soft empty hand
C. Officer presence
D. Uniform presence - Answer - C. Officer presence
Preparation Guide 2026: Comprehensive Review with 100 Practice
Questions and Verified Correct Answers for State Licensing Exams
A security officer has the same authority as a peace officer. TRUE OR FALSE - Answer - False
A security officer can arrest a suspect for any misdemeanor that has been committed within his
view or presence. - Answer - FALSE
A security services contractor can provide security patrol services to a business on a contractual
basis. - Answer - TRUE
The Private Security Bureau has the authority to license its investigators as peace officers. -
Answer - TRUE
One of the primary roles of a security officer is to observe and report. - Answer - TRUE
A good report will:
A. Be neat and accurate
B. Give your opinion
C. Be legible
D. A and C
E. All of the above - Answer - D. A and C
The person that is responsible for the daily operations for a security company is the:
A. Owner
B. Manager
C. Supervisor
, D. Licensing department - Answer - B. Manager
If a police officer asks you to leave your post, you may refuse. - Answer - False
Any vehicle that transports hazardous material should have a _____ shaped sign showing what
type of hazardous material is on board?
A. Square
B. Circle
C. Diamond
D. Rectangle - Answer - C. Diamond
A security officer's uniform may have the state flag on the sleeve since the licensing is done
through the state. - Answer - False
The commission has the power to subpoena a security officer to appear at a hearing at any time. -
Answer - True
The government agency that regulates radio transmission is...
A. FAA
B. FCC
C. TSA
D. None of the above - Answer - B. FCC
The lowest level of force in the Use of Force Continuum is:
A. Verbal command
B. Soft empty hand
C. Officer presence
D. Uniform presence - Answer - C. Officer presence
