The American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) has three key professional and accredited certifications that it offers for the private security sector:
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Part I - For each of the three (3) certifications listed above, please outline the following:
Describe each certification in at least 2-3 sentences.
What are the professional requirements to obtain the certification?
What are the educational requirements to obtain the certification?
Explain the type of examination that must be taken.
What is the cost of the examination?
If an applicant fails the exam, what is the re-testing policy?
Do you believe that you would obtain one of the certifications? Why?
Part II
Choose one occupation in the private security sector where one of the certifications listed above would be valuable. (CPP, PCI, PSP)
What value does this certification offer?
Provide a full job description.
What are the educational requirements?
What are the training requirements?
What are the salary and benefits?
What does the job outlook like for this occupation?
Research a job listing and list the contact information for this vacancy.
If it is a local, state, or federal position, list at least two resources.
Remember to use APA format for in-text citations, as well as for your references.