Security Training
Penn National Security is a Texas state-licensed training school offering professional security training programs for individuals, private security contractors, and organizations. Our courses provide industry-leading security officer training, meeting or exceeding state requirements. Taught by licensed, experienced instructors, each course prepares students for real-world situations across both armed security training and private security training tracks. You can browse and enroll in many of our training programs directly through our online platform at Penn National Security Training School.
Current Training Programs
Texas Private Security Level II Training
Entry-level private security training for non-commissioned officers, covering legal responsibilities, emergency response, observation skills, and report writing.
Texas Private Security Level III Training
Comprehensive armed private security training for commissioned officers, including firearms qualification, use-of-force laws, defensive tactics, and state-mandated classroom and range instruction.
Texas Private Security Level III Recertification Training
State-required renewal course for commissioned officers, including firearms proficiency requalification and updated legal instruction. This recertification supports ongoing compliance for professionals in security guard training and armed security roles.
Texas Private Security Level III & IV Firearms Proficiency Only
For officers who have completed prior classroom training but require range qualification for Level III or Level IV licensing.
Texas License to Carry (LTC) Training
Classroom and range instruction designed to meet Texas DPS requirements for obtaining a License to Carry a Handgun. This course complements both private armed security training and civilian firearms education.
Coming Soon
Axon Taser Training
(Provided by a licensed Axon Taser Instructor)
Hands-on and classroom instruction for the safe, lawful, and effective use of Axon Taser devices. This course expands our lineup of specialized private security detail training options.
OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 Cerifications
(Provided by an OSHA-certified Instructor)
Workplace safety training designed to meet federal OSHA standards for the general industry and construction.
American Red Cross CPR / First Aid / AED Training
(From a certified ARC Instructor)
Life-saving skills for responding to medical emergencies, cardiac arrest, and injury situations.