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Training Provided

Self Defense Classes, Personal Protection Classes, Security Officer Certification

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Level III Class (Complete) – $235 (Incl. Range Fee)

J Bowlin Security is an approved Licensed Training Facility with TOPS and offers the complete and most current 40-hour Level III course. Upon completion of the course the student will receive a Level III Security Guard License (Pocket Card) issued by the State of Texas Private Security Board. With over 40 years of combined experience and TCOLE Instructor certifications we train security officers for front line duty. The Training includes both classroom instruction, defensive tactics, baton, OC spray, Taser and firearms range qualification. This certification exceeds the requirements of the Texas Private Security Board to qualify as an Armed Security Officer in the state of Texas. The officer is trained in advanced security techniques and basic firearms, topics and laws related to their responsibilities as a Commissioned Security Officer.

Level III Class (Complete/JBS Officers) – $175 (Incl. Range Fee)

J Bowlin Security is an approved Licensed Training Facility with TOPS and offers the complete and most current 40-hour Level III course. Upon completion of the course the student will receive a Level III Security Guard License (Pocket Card) issued by the State of Texas Private Security Board. With over 40 years of combined experience and TCOLE Instructor certifications we train security officers for front line duty. The Training includes both classroom instruction, defensive tactics, baton, OC spray, Taser and firearms range qualification. This certification exceeds the requirements of the Texas Private Security Board to qualify as an Armed Security Officer in the state of Texas. The officer is trained in advanced security techniques and basic firearms, topics and laws related to their responsibilities as a Commissioned Security Officer.

Level III Renewal/Firearms Requalification – $150 (Incl. Range Fee)

J Bowlin Security now provides access to the required MMPI Assessment (appointments are required) in accordance Level III Renewals. This course is a 8-hour course including 1 hour of Ethics and range time, for qualified individuals seeking to renew their Level III Texas commissioned security license.

Level III Renewal/Firearms Requalification (JBS Officers) – $100 (Incl. Range Fee)

J Bowlin Security now provides access to the required MMPI Assessment (appointments are required) in accordance Level III Renewals. This course is a 8-hour course including 1 hour of Ethics and range time, for qualified individuals seeking to renew their Level III Texas commissioned security license.

Level II Class – $150

J Bowlin Security is an approved Licensed Training Facility with TOPS and offers a complete and most current, 8 hour Level II course and upon successfully completing the course the student will receive a Level II Security Guard License (Pocket Card). With over 40 years of combined law enforcement experience and TCOLE instructor certification we train security officers for front line duty. We prioritize excellence above and beyond state and federal certification requirements. This course approved by the State of Texas, will provide you the basic certification to be able to work legally as an unarmed security officer in the State of Texas.

Level II Class (JBS Officers) – $100

J Bowlin Security is an approved Licensed Training Facility with TOPS and offers a complete and most current, 8 hour Level II course and upon successfully completing the course the student will receive a Level II Security Guard License (Pocket Card). With over 40 years of combined law enforcement experience and TCOLE instructor certification we train security officers for front line duty. We prioritize excellence above and beyond state and federal certification requirements. This course approved by the State of Texas, will provide you the basic certification to be able to work legally as an unarmed security officer in the State of Texas.

Additional Training

With over 40 years combined law enforcement experience and TCOLE Instructor certifications our training staff is qualified to train our guards in Room Clearing, Low Light Tactics and Live Fire, Critical Incident Response, Patrol Tactics.


*Prices do NOT include guns and ammunition.