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Certification

Security Guards

Certification Description
The CCSP examination consists of 100 multiple choice questions and candidates are alloted 2 hours for completion. Candidates must score 70% or better. The exam covers the following knowledge domain areas: Risk Management, Investigations, Facility Physical Security, Information/Computer Security, Personnel Security, Emergency Preparedness Planning, Hazardous Materials, Legal and Legislative, Business Continuity, Cargo Securement (Security), Cross Border Operations, and Food/Agriculture Security.

Certifying Organization
North American Transportation Management Institute
http://natmi.site-ym.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● 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)? Yes

Certified Cargo Security Professional Website

Certification Description
Today's successful security officers must have the knowledge to effectively handle routine security activities and emergencies 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
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Lodging Security Officer Website

Certification Description
The CPO program is designed for protection professionals intent on improving their individual security skills. Successful CPO's are finding that the program significantly improves job performance and job enjoyment by providing a broader understanding of the roles, duties and responsibilities of the protection officer.

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 Protection Officer Website

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