State of Texas Security Level II Certification 2024
1. A security officer has the same authority as a peace officer. TRUE OR
FALSE: False
2. A security officer can arrest a suspect for any misdemeanor that has been
committed within his view or presence.: FALSE
3. A security services contractor can provide security patrol services to a
business on a contractual basis.: TRUE
4. The Private Security Bureau has the authority to license its investigators
as peace officers.: TRUE
5. One of the primary roles of a security officer is to observe and report.: TRUE
6. A good report will...: Be neat and accurate and Be legible
7. The person that is responsible for the daily operations for a security
company is the:
A. Owner
B. Manager
C. Supervisor
D. Licensing department: B. Manager
8. If a police officer asks you to leave your post, you may refuse.: False
9. A security officer may arrest a person for a traffic violation on his post:
False
10. When using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should sweep at the
_______ of the fire?
Top
Middle
Base: Base
11. A security officer is required to make an arrest if he sees a crime
committed on his post?: False
12. What are the two basic types of arrests?: Actual and Constructive
13. An officer is justified in using force in order to arrest a resisting suspect.:
True
14. A person breaks into a car shop after it is closed and steals a set of
mufflers. The offense he committed is:: Burglary
15. In order to legally arrest a suspect for a felony, the crime must be
committed in the presence or view of the officer: True
16. A security officer's responsibilities are to protect the specific people and
property of his client.: True
17. It is not necessary for a security officer to have his state issued card on
his person while he is on duty.: False
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1. A security officer has the same authority as a peace officer. TRUE OR
FALSE: False
2. A security officer can arrest a suspect for any misdemeanor that has been
committed within his view or presence.: FALSE
3. A security services contractor can provide security patrol services to a
business on a contractual basis.: TRUE
4. The Private Security Bureau has the authority to license its investigators
as peace officers.: TRUE
5. One of the primary roles of a security officer is to observe and report.: TRUE
6. A good report will...: Be neat and accurate and Be legible
7. The person that is responsible for the daily operations for a security
company is the:
A. Owner
B. Manager
C. Supervisor
D. Licensing department: B. Manager
8. If a police officer asks you to leave your post, you may refuse.: False
9. A security officer may arrest a person for a traffic violation on his post:
False
10. When using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should sweep at the
_______ of the fire?
Top
Middle
Base: Base
11. A security officer is required to make an arrest if he sees a crime
committed on his post?: False
12. What are the two basic types of arrests?: Actual and Constructive
13. An officer is justified in using force in order to arrest a resisting suspect.:
True
14. A person breaks into a car shop after it is closed and steals a set of
mufflers. The offense he committed is:: Burglary
15. In order to legally arrest a suspect for a felony, the crime must be
committed in the presence or view of the officer: True
16. A security officer's responsibilities are to protect the specific people and
property of his client.: True
17. It is not necessary for a security officer to have his state issued card on
his person while he is on duty.: False
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