TPS Study Guide 2026
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📋 TPS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 TPS Topics to Study (71)
✍️ Sample TPS Questions & Answers
1. A fire alarm activates in a building where a security officer is posted. Which action should the officer take FIRST?
Life safety is the top priority; officers must initiate evacuation per the site emergency action plan immediately when a fire alarm activates.
2. What is a 'security operations center' (SOC) and what is the role of a security officer working in one?
A SOC is the central hub for security monitoring and coordination. Officers there monitor multiple systems simultaneously and direct field officers to respond.
3. Which of the following is grounds for denial of a security officer commission in Texas?
A felony conviction is a disqualifying factor for obtaining a security officer commission. The DPS evaluates criminal history as part of the background check process.
4. A patron at a venue claims that another patron just offered them what appeared to be an illegal drug. What should the security officer do?
Drug distribution requires law enforcement intervention. Officers should document the report, notify supervisors, and involve law enforcement — not conduct their own criminal investigation.
5. After a significant emergency incident is resolved, what should a security officer do with all notes, witness statements, and observations gathered at the scene?
All field notes, witness statements, and scene observations must be retained and submitted according to company policy as they may be needed for legal, insurance, or investigative purposes.
6. Under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC), what is a security officer's general duty when working at a licensed establishment?
Security officers at licensed establishments assist with TABC compliance by monitoring for and addressing intoxicated patrons, checking IDs to prevent underage drinking, and maintaining order.