Close Protection & Security’s uniformed security officer division is a service offered to Houston, Texas and the Greater Houston area.
Deterring crime is accomplished by maintaining a highly visible, alert and commanding presence. The primary duty of a security officer is to observe and report. As a key part of site security and access control, security officers serve as visible points of contact for visitors while conducting property patrols and/or manning checkpoints.
Armed security officers are trained in safe handling and presentation of firearms. State law requires recertification every two years by completing six hours of continuing education, a written examination, and a demonstration of firearm proficiency by qualifying on a live range.
Security officers are prepared to defend property, people, and themselves should the need arise and are trained in the following subjects:
- Laws pertaining to security in Texas
- Ethics
- Use of force and self defense (TX Penal Code Sec. 9)
- Powers of arrest and detainment
- Radio Procedures
- Observation and Report writing
- Responses to Emergencies and Safety Hazards
- Fires; Accidents; Hazardous Materials; Bomb Threats; Shots Fired
