Career Details

Certified Security Supervision & Management

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

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certifying Organization

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Protection Officer

Certifying Organization

International Foundation for Protection Officers

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Video Security Systems Designer I

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Type

B - Advanced

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