Career Details

Basic Court Security Certification

Description

The Basic Court Security Certification is the first level in a three-part series program. This level certifies that you are a court security professional and launches your career by providing you with necessary training.

Certifying Organization

National Sheriffs' Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

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

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Advanced Court Security Certification

Certifying Organization

National Sheriffs' Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Master of Court Security Certification

Certifying Organization

National Sheriffs' Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Court and Judicial Security Manager

Certifying Organization

National Sheriffs' Association

Type

C - Specialty

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