TheoryTexas DPS Level II Security Officer Study Guide
Study for the Texas DPS Level II Security Officer with exam topics, practice questions, a free PDF, video walkthrough and timed mock exam links.
How to study for Texas DPS Level II Security Officer
- Read the topic list so you know what the exam is likely to cover.
- Answer the free practice questions and read every explanation.
- Download the PDF for offline review.
- Use timed mock exams when your untimed practice feels comfortable.
Topics to review
- Legal powers, authority and use of force
- Patrol, observation and access control
- Emergency response and evacuation
- Report writing and accurate note-taking
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Q1The primary duty of a Level II non-commissioned security officer is best described as:
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✓ Correct answer: Observing conditions and reporting irregularities to the appropriate authority
Level II officers are 'observe and report' personnel. They do not have law enforcement authority and must relay findings to supervisors or police.
Q2Which Texas state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating private security officers?
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✓ Correct answer: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Private Security Program
The DPS Private Security Program administers licensing under Occupations Code Chapter 1702.
Q3A security officer on duty notices a water pipe leaking in a storage area. The BEST immediate action is to:
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✓ Correct answer: Notify the client's facility manager and document the discovery in the incident log
Security officers observe and report. Notifying the facility manager and logging the issue is the correct response; repairs are not within the officer's role.
Q4Which of the following is NOT within the authority of a Texas Level II security officer?
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✓ Correct answer: Issuing traffic citations on a public street adjacent to the client's property
Issuing traffic citations is a peace officer function. Security officers have no authority to issue citations on public streets.
Q5When a security officer is relieved at the end of a shift, the outgoing officer should:
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✓ Correct answer: Brief the incoming officer on any incidents, unusual conditions, or pending matters
A proper shift turnover includes briefing the incoming officer on all relevant conditions and incidents to ensure continuity of security coverage.
Q6A security officer should consider their role as primarily:
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✓ Correct answer: A deterrent presence who detects, delays, and reports threats while protecting life and property
Security officers function as deterrents and first responders within a defined scope. Their core function is detection, delay of unauthorized activity, and reporting — not independent law enforcement.
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