Online Security Courses Texas
TX DPS-Compliant Training – Fast Access – Complete at Your Own Pace
We provide structured online security training through Texas Certified Tactical Academy (TCTA), a licensed Texas Department of Public Safety training provider. Start your training today and complete your required coursework with a clear, straightforward process.
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Texas Certified Tactical Academy (TCTA) is a Texas Department of Public Safety-approved and licensed training academy. We have an actual Brick and Mortar location in Round Rock/ Pflugerville, Texas, with Board-Certified instructors, and a professional, state-of-the-art classroom.
2026- Now celebrating over 13,600 security officers trained, which has been our honor to do it!
Our Online Courses Include:
- Level II Non-Commissioned Security Training
- Level III Commission Course (Online + Required In-Person Portions)
- Pepper Spray Certification
- Handcuffing Certification
- Baton Certification
- CEW Certification
- First Aid Certification
All courses are designed for efficient completion while maintaining DPS compliance and training standards.
How Our Online Training Works
Enroll in your course
Pay the invoice once sent
Submit required identification
Receive course access
Complete training within the assigned timeframe
Receive your certification and next-step instructions
Our process is structured to eliminate confusion.
“I took their Level III course two years ago. It was good quality training.” – Lee Sodic
“The actual best training in the entire state. The range instructor was very patient and helpful showing me everything needed on the range.”– Rick White
“Thank you for offering this course online. It was informative and well-constructed.”-J. Chenoweth
A Real Training Academy – Not Just a Website
Texas Certified Tactical Academy (TCTA) is a DPS-approved training provider with a physical location in the Round Rock and Pflugerville area.
Our courses are developed and managed by licensed instructors with over 30 years of direct private security experience.
Students are not interacting with third-party platforms or outsourced administrators. All communication is handled directly by trained professionals within our organization.
Complete Training Without Gaps
Some training programs only provide partial instruction and require students to locate additional providers to complete required portions of their training.
TCTA does not operate this way.
We clearly identify what can be completed online and what must be completed in person. Our goal is to provide a complete, structured path so students are not left navigating the process on their own.
For Level III training, required components such as range qualification and weaponless defense must be completed in person. These requirements are clearly communicated upfront.
Built for Individuals and Security Companies
Many security companies utilize our online courses to train employees efficiently without removing them from active schedules for extended periods.
Our platform allows students to complete coursework from home or the office while maintaining compliance with state requirements.
We also maintain a strict policy of not recruiting or soliciting students for employment, protecting the relationship between employers and their personnel.
What Sets Our Training Apart
- DPS-compliant course structure
- Clear and direct enrollment process
- No third-party course providers
- Locally own and ran site
- Real brick and mortar facility
- Instructor-led communication and support
- Real-world industry experience built into coursework
- Optional in-person training components completed through TCTA
- We provide all aspects of Level 3 course from A-Z ourselves
- Free weapon rental for the Level 3 course
We focus on delivering training that is both efficient and properly structured.
Serving Students Across Central Texas
We provide training to students throughout Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, and surrounding areas.
Our online platform allows flexible access while maintaining a local, instructor-supported training environment.
Course Completion Overview
The following courses can be completed 100% online, often within a single day:
- Level II Non-Commissioned Training
- Handcuffing
- Pepper Spray
- First Aid
- CEW
- Baton
Level III Commission Course
The Level III course is completed in two parts:
Part 1: Online
Complete the academic portion at home or at your job site at your own pace.
Part 2: In Person
Attend two full training days covering:
- Weaponless Defense
- Baton, Pepper Spray, Handcuffing
- Firearms and range qualification
- State-required exam
Upon completion, you will receive your training certificates.
A More Efficient Process
This format allows you to complete a significant portion of your training online, reducing time spent in the classroom while still meeting all Texas DPS requirements.
Built for Experience
Ideal for individuals with prior military, law enforcement, or security experience looking for a more efficient path to certification.
Texas DPS-RSD required notice to all students and employees of guard companies that are seeking a license:
Please be advised under the Private Security Act (Occ. Code Chapter 1702) and Administrative Rule 35.4 (37 Tex. Admin. Code 1), a criminal “conviction” may disqualify you from a registration, commission or license under the Act (not traffic tickets). You may wish to review Rule 35.4’s list of disqualifying offenses and the related periods of ineligibility, available on the department’s website at http://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/psb/index.htm. You also have a right to request from the department a criminal history evaluation letter under Occupations Code Section 53.102.
Texas Certified Tactical Academy TX DPS-RSD # F09418701
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