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Eagle Shield Academy is a Texas DPS-licensed training school offering Level II and Level III security officer certification, Texas License to Carry, and firearms training — taught by a Marine Corps combat veteran and former Chief of Police.
Our Programs
Certification Programs
Texas DPS Level II and Level III curriculum — plus License to Carry and firearms training for every level.
Level II Non-Commissioned Security Officer
Texas DPS-required course for unarmed security officers. Covers legal authority, patrol procedures, report writing, emergency response, and de-escalation.
- Texas DPS Level II curriculum
- Legal powers & limitations
- Patrol & access control
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident report writing
Level III Commissioned Security Officer
Texas DPS-required course for armed and commissioned officers. Includes handgun proficiency qualification and deadly force law.
- Texas DPS Level III curriculum
- Deadly force law & justification
- Firearms safety & handling
- Live-fire range qualification
- Threat assessment & decision-making
Texas License to Carry (LTC) — ACP-101
State-required LTC classroom instruction and shooting proficiency. Classroom plus in-person range qualification in Muleshoe or Lubbock.
- Texas LTC state law
- Safe storage & handling
- Shooting proficiency qualification
- Use-of-force law
- In-person range qualification
Basic Pistol Marksmanship
Fundamentals of safe handgun handling and marksmanship for new and experienced shooters. Taught in person by NRA-certified instructors.
- Safe handgun handling
- Grip, stance & sight alignment
- Trigger control fundamentals
- Range safety rules
- Practical marksmanship drills
Texas DPS-Licensed
Level II & III curriculum
Why Choose Us
Why Guards Choose Eagle Shield
Texas DPS-Licensed Training School
Eagle Shield Academy is a Texas DPS-licensed training school delivering official Level II and Level III security officer curriculum.
Experienced Instructors
Learn from a Marine Corps combat veteran, former VA Chief of Police, and NRA-certified instructors with real-world use-of-force experience.
In-Person Testing in Muleshoe & Lubbock
All exams and range qualifications are completed in person in Muleshoe or Lubbock, Texas — whichever is closer to the student.
Online Classroom Option
Complete theory and classroom modules online on your own schedule. Only exams and range qualifications require in-person attendance.
Our Story
Erik B. Sanchez
Eagle Shield Academy is owned and operated by Erik Sanchez, Managing Member of Eagle Shield Security, LLC. Erik is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran with two deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
After the Marine Corps, Erik spent his career in law enforcement — serving as Chief of Police for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in El Paso. That experience on the front lines of both military service and law enforcement is the foundation every Eagle Shield course is built on.
Read our full storyIntegrity First
We hold ourselves and our graduates to the highest ethical standards. A credential from Eagle Shield means something because we don't cut corners.
Real-World Readiness
Every module is built around scenarios guards actually face. No filler, no fluff — just the skills that matter when it counts.
Inclusive Excellence
Great security professionals come from every background. We build programs that are accessible, rigorous, and designed for everyone to succeed.
Continuous Learning
The threat landscape evolves. Our curriculum evolves with it. We update our courses regularly and require instructors to stay current in the field.
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Start Your Certification Today
Classes forming now. Enroll online and take the first step toward a Texas-licensed security career.