Private Security Level III
Level III is the training required to become a commissioned (armed) security officer.
It is more advanced than Level II and includes firearms training, defensive tactics, legal responsibilities, and safety procedures.
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After completing Level III (Commissioned Security Officer) training online, you usually receive:
✅ 1. A Level III Certificate of Completion
Issued by the licensed training school. This proves you successfully completed the required classroom and written exam portion.
✅ 2. Documentation for Firearms Qualification
Level III training requires in-person firearms range qualification—this cannot be done online.
So after you complete the online portion, you usually receive instructions or documents to:
- Schedule your live-fire proficiency test
- Bring required identification, firearm, ammunition, and gear
- Complete fingerprinting if required
✅ 3. Eligibility to Apply for a Commissioned Security License
Once you finish all Level III components (online + in-person range + fingerprints), you can submit:
- Certificate of completion
- Range qualification scores
- Fingerprints/background check
- Application fee