We are a premier certified training academy, offering comprehensive courses to start or maintain private security licensing. Courses are led by Master Instructors Fred Harkins and Henry Thomas.
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We deliver premium curricula for training certification towards non-commissioned, commissioned, personal protection, renewals and continuing education and facilitate the MMPI Level 3 psychological assessment for Dr. Parsons.
Certified online handgun course provider under Texas GC 411.188 and 411.190. Classroom instruction and written exams are fully handled online. Range qualification is coordinated at local ranges.
Fulfill requirements for non-commission Level II guards and commissioned Level III/IV officers. Learn defensive tactics, rules of security patrols, and use of force escalation limitations specified under Texas DPS codes.
Level III & IV officers require renewal training every 2 years (4 hours online + 2 hours @ Range). We also provide 8-hour continuing education for company managers and owners, and 12-to-18-hour programs for private investigators.
Facilitated online by a licensed Clinical Psychologist. Provides personality profiles and signed documentation required for submission to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Our goal is to create an exceptional learning environment where the content you receive is dynamically tailored to your background. We utilize modern methods to assess retention and ensure you are prepared for high-responsibility security positions.
Our InstructorsAttend the online course when it's convenient for you.
Advanced learning techniques to build upon what you already know without repeating topics.
Receive your certificate quickly upon completion to upload directly into the TOPS portal.
If our teaching style is not right for you, request a refund at any point before attempting the final exam. No questions asked.
We optimize instruction to accommodate different learning schedules while complying with Texas statutes.
All presented course content is based strictly on Texas Penal Codes, Occupations Code, Administrative rules, and case law.
We present information in a conversational audio podcast format so you can learn on-the-go. We track attendance automatically.
Integrated knowledge checks verify understanding throughout the lessons. Formal state exams are administered securely.
Membership access includes continuous learning modules, daily podcasts, Q&As, and interviews with security industry experts.
Learn from professionals who have spent decades serving clients, managing security teams, and training officers.
Fred Harkins is the go-to instructor for Private Security training in Texas. Certified as a Master Instructor (Texas LTC, TxPSB CE, Level III & Level IV Combined Classroom & Firearms), Fred's unique, practical training style ensures students develop the real-world situational awareness and defensive strategies required on duty.
Henry is the lead voice of the Harkins Security online program. A certified online LTC provider and TxPSB CE instructor, Henry explains complex statutes, state administrative codes, and liability laws in an approachable, conversational style that helps students retain information and succeed on their licensing exams.
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Have questions about registration under the Private Security Act, handgun range proficiency, or MMPI testing? Reach out to Fred directly.