The Texas Comprehensive Protective Skills Course
The Texas Comprehensive Protective Skills Course from the Paratus Critical Skills Academy is a 3 week (15 TD), protective skills training program designed to provide veterans and transitioning military service members of all branches the requisite basic level training, certification, and licensure in order to obtain well-paying, gainful employment within the Texas private security industry. Upon successful completion of the course, members will have undergone 200 hours of training; passed the Texas Private Security Level's II, III, and IV objective written licensing exams at 80% or better; passed the Texas Private Security Weapon(s) Qualification Course at 80% or better; successfully demonstrated mastery of associated physical skills; obtained certification in the use of OC pepper spray, expandable baton, SAS®, NAEMT First On The Scene medical certification, protective driving, optional TASER Conducted Energy Weapons; undergone additional training in legal and liability considerations, Use of Force considerations, executive protection industry best practices, security and EP ethics; and passed a subjective peer review process.
**Open to Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responder veterans and transitioning service members.**
Certifications obtained:
Level II
Level III
Level IV/BPOC
Situational Awareness Specialist (SAS) certification through the Arcuri Group, Ltd.
ASP Handcuff
ASP Baton
TASER X1
OC Pepper Spray
Protective Driving
Mounted and Dismounted Surveillance Detection/Counter Surveillance
Professional Security Ethics
Firearms (Level III qualification with additional training on shooting from a concealed position and low light shooting)
NAEMT First on the Scene (FOTS)
Career Development -- Alumni Association Introduction
Students depart with gift certificates towards the procurement of duty gear/equipment at discounted rates through our distribution partners, and a gift certificate towards a professionally tailored suit and dress shoes.
Course Cost: $7,530*
*Contact us to discuss funding options through available grant funding, tuition assistance, and in-house financing options.