Unarmed security guards in Houston — licensed Level II presence.
Most Houston commercial posts are a desk, a door, and a report. Level II is the license for that work. We staff it on purpose. If the risk changes, the same company steps the post to Level III. You do not hire a second vendor to add a holster.
Most Houston commercial posts do not need a firearm. Houston Tactical Agency places Texas DPS Level II unarmed officers for lobbies, retail, worship, daytime construction, and events — with the option to step the same post up to Level III if the risk changes. Local owner, 24/7 dispatch, license B10550901.
Why unarmed is the default in this market
A lot of Houston buyers ask for “armed” because they saw it on a competitor’s homepage. Inside the building, the job is usually credentials, a desk, a door, and a report. Level II is the Texas baseline non-commissioned license. Houston Tactical Agency staffs that license on purpose. If the post later needs a firearm, we transition it to Level III under the same owner and dispatch — we do not make you hire a second company.
Usually Level II
A Medical Center lobby at shift change, a West University office at 8 a.m., and a Sunday worship door are usually Level II posts. The job is credentials, presence, and a clean report. Overnight vacant sites and cash-handling retail belong on the armed page. We will say which one when you describe the door.
What Level II officers actually do
- ›Access control and visitor screening
- ›Lobby, concierge, and front-desk presence
- ›Interior and exterior patrols
- ›Incident observation and written reporting
- ›Crowd and traffic support at events
- ›Overflow coverage for other licensed contractors
How we staff an unarmed post
- ›You describe the door, the hours, and who the officer reports to on site.
- ›We write post orders so “be professional” is not the entire brief.
- ›Officers arrive on time. Call-offs go to Houston dispatch, not an out-of-state center.
Best-fit Houston environments
Office buildings, medical facilities, retail floors, residential lobbies, houses of worship, daytime construction, and special events. Overnight vacant sites and cash-handling retail may belong on the armed page instead. We will say so.
What an unarmed post is priced on
License is Level II, so the rate sits under armed. Overnight, holiday, and how many doors still move the number. A weekday Medical Center lobby is not a Saturday event. We quote the hours you gave us.
Everything you need to know about this post.
What is a Level II security officer in Texas?
Level II is the baseline non-commissioned license required for private security officers in Texas. It covers legal authority, observation, reporting, and emergency procedures before anyone works a post.
Can unarmed officers detain someone?
Security officers in Texas have limited authority under the Penal Code. They are trained in observation, de-escalation, and when to call law enforcement. They do not replace police.
Do you offer overnight unarmed coverage?
Yes. 24/7 dispatch supports overnight, weekend, and holiday posts across the metro.
If we start unarmed, can we add armed later?
Yes. Same contract family, same dispatch. We match the license to the risk as it changes.
Can you supply officers to another licensed firm?
Yes. Contractor overflow is regular work. Officers arrive under written expectations so the primary contractor stays compliant.
Also in this category.
Armed security guards
Commissioned Level III armed officers for Houston sites, retail, construction, and events — only when the post requires a firearm.
Event security
Door search, perimeter, crowd, parking, VIP protection, and police on request — one local contractor.
Church security
Discounted licensed coverage for churches, mosques, temples, and nonprofits across the Houston metro.
Construction site security
After-hours and vacant-site security for Houston construction — armed or unarmed, with optional live video.
Tell us the post.
Local owner. Licensed officers. A proposal — not a call center.
