Why Should I Obtain My Professional Certification?

The simple answer is that to remain as competitive as possible today, you must be certified. The bar has been raised in the security profession and employers, contractors, governments, and even clients are now taking additional steps to ensure that they are hiring or working with the most skilled and knowledgeable individuals in the business. Professional certifications from ASIS International offer them another screening tool -- one that has the backing and credibility of the preeminent professional society in the world for those who are responsible for security.Every profession requires specialized skills. Not every employer knows that you have those skills. In short, certification is an investment in your career, your livelihood, your future.

The following information has been collected from the ASIS International Website, to allow non-certified members to review qualifications and benefits of obtaining their Professional Certification from ASIS.

Employers, whether in private business or in public law enforcement, demand finely-honed investigative skills and more thorough case management.

The new investigations certification will help employers identify those professionals who have the specific, in-depth competency and knowledge required not only to get the job done - but to get it done right.

The investigations examination is targeted to security professional whose primary responsibility is to conduct investigations.

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Today's employers want highly-trained professionals who have solid, hands-on experience with both current and emerging security technologies and solutions. This means that there are multiple areas in which physical security specialists must be knowledgeable.

The physical security certification will separate those who have this technical background from those who do not, giving them that professional edge. The physical security examination is targeted to security professionals whose primary responsibility is to conduct threat surveys; design integrated security systems that include equipment, procedures, and people; or install, operate, and maintain those systems.

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For years the world has recognized a need for competent professionals who can effectively manage complex security issues that threaten people and the assets of corporations, governments, and public and private institutions. As the emphasis on protecting people, property, and information increases, it has strengthened the demand for professional managers. To meet these needs, the ASIS International administers the Certified Protection Professional program.

Nearly 10,000 professionals have earned the designation of CPP™. This group of professionals has demonstrated its competency in the areas of security solutions and best-business practices through an intensive qualification and testing program. As a result, these men and women have been awarded the coveted designation of CPP™, and are recognized as proven leaders in their profession.

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