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Certification

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other

Certification Description
Security supervisors must have effective human resources and emergency management expertise as well as sound judgment and practical skills. They must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Lodging Security Supervisor Website

Certification Description
The program candidate must have six months previous security supervisory/management experience or equivalent. Remit the certification fee to IFPO to receive the CSSM application. Candidates accepted into this portion of the program are required to address 10 simulated workplace scenarios demanding supervisory/management action.

Certifying Organization
International Foundation for Protection Officers
http://www.ifpo.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Security Supervision & Management Website

Certification Description
The Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification provides a means for employers to verify safety and health knowledge of first-line supervisors and managers. The program requires applicants to meet minimum education and experience requirements and demonstrate knowledge of basic safety and health standards and practices.

Certifying Organization
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
http://www.bcsp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Safety Trained Supervisor Website

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