Transcript ASIS Certification Presentation

Board
Certification
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2/27/04
Why Certification?
 Recognition by the private sector of voluntarily
achieved standards; different from licensure
“Credential”
Latin word “credere” – to believe…to put trust in
“Certify”
Latin “certus” (certain) and “facere” (to make)
Why Certification?
 Stringent eligibility standards
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Education and/or work requirements
Success on comprehensive examination
Mandatory recertification
Why Certification?
Certification:
 signifies that the individual is board certified
 presents immediate credibility / demonstration of
competence
 provides objective measurement
Why Certification?
If you want to…
 demonstrate your in-depth knowledge and technical
skills
 gain instant professional credibility
 advance your career
 start head and shoulders above the competition
… you need to be certified
Certification Benefits
To Individuals
 Competence designation
 Career enhancement / Compensation
 Networking opportunities
 Skills development
Certification Benefits
To Individuals (cont.)
 Increased value / Expertise
 Demonstrated commitment
 High professional and ethical standards
 Personal achievement
Certification Benefits
To Employers
Profile of a Certified Employee:
 Professionally competent
 High ethical standards
 Demonstrated expertise
 International networking
 Self-motivated and committed
Our Future
The next 10-20 years:
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Changing structure of the workplace
Increasing importance of certification
Employers seeking evidence of competence
Globalization of many industries
Growing need for transportable skill sets
Our Future
The next 10-20 years:
 Increased attention by federal / state governments to
importance of certifying professionals
 Need for government intervention diminishes if
industry sets competency benchmarks
Certified Protection Professional
The CPP designation is for security professionals with:
 Advanced knowledge of security management (both
Security and Business Principles and Practices)
 Proficiencies in:
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Security Principles & Practices
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Information Security
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Business Principles & Practices
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Emergency Practices
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Personnel Security
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Investigations
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Physical Security
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Legal Aspects
CPP Examination Content
200 Questions
Investigations
12%
Legal
Aspects
5%
Security
Principles &
Practices
23%
Emergency
Practices
9%
Information
Security
6%
International & Domestic
Physical
Security
24%
Personnel
Security
10%
Business
Principles &
Practices
10.9%
CPP Examination Content
Based on Role Delineation Study
 Surveys statistical sample of CPPs approximately
every four-five years
 Presents major areas of responsibility (domains) of
security manager; specific work-related tasks
associated with each domain; knowledge and skills
necessary to perform tasks
 Tasks evaluated on importance level, frequency
scale, and potential for harm (if not performed)
 Results define work-related activities of a CPP used
to determine exam specifications (e.g., percentages
of test questions) and influence eligibility
requirements
CPP Description
 11,000+ professionals have earned the CPP
designation; currently 5,000 CPPs globally
 CPP earned through:
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Experience
Education
Responsible charge
Comprehensive testing
CPP Eligibility
Three (3) years in a responsible charge security
position plus one of the following:
 Nine (9) years security experience
 Bachelor’s Degree plus seven (7) years security
experience
CPP Eligibility
“Responsible Charge” Defined
 Individual exercises charge in a supervisory position
that is responsible for independent decisions and
actions
 Makes decisions for successful completion of
objectives
 Incorporates effective use of appropriate methods
and techniques without directions from superiors
CPP Exam Delivery Systems
Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
$300 Application & Exam Fee – ASIS members
$450 Application & Exam Fee – non-members
 Available to candidates seeking the CPP designation
in the United States and Canada
 Advantages of CBT
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User friendly
Testing sites in almost 200 locations
Immediate score report upon completion of exam
Candidate decides when and where to take exam
Pencil & Paper Testing
International
$200 Application & Exam Fee – ASIS members
$350 Application & Exam Fee – non-members
 International CPP exam is available in pencil & paper
form ONLY
 Available to international CPP candidates in English
or Spanish
Pencil & Paper Testing
The application processing portion of the CPP fee ($100
for members, $250 for non-members) is nonrefundable. If candidates are found to be ineligible
for the examination, only the remainder will be
refunded.
CPP Profile
Tenure in the Security Profession
3-5 yrs.
2%
3% 6-9 yrs.
10-19 yrs.
35%
20+ yrs.
60%
CPP Profile
Level of Education
2%
High School or/ Less
Associate’s Degree/
Some Post-secondary
Work
20%
50%
Advanced Degree*
28%
* or some Graduate work
Bachelor’s Degree
Professional Certified Investigator
The PCI designation is for investigators with:
 Advanced skills in conducting investigations
 Proficiencies in:
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Case management
Evidence collection
Case presentation
PCI Exam Content
The PCI examination consists of 125 multiple-choice
questions covering tasks, knowledge and skills in subjects
identified, by professional investigators, as the major areas
involved in this field.
Evidence
Presentation
20%
Evidence
Collection
40%
Case
Management
40%
Eligibility Requirements
Two (2) years in a case management investigations
position plus one of the following:
 Five (5) years investigations experience
 A high school diploma or GED equivalent
PCI Exam Fees
Application and Exam Fees:
US/Canada
 $300 – members
 $450 – non-members
International
 $200 – members
 $350 – non-members
Retesting Fee:
 $200 – US/Canada
 $100 – International
PCI Testing
 The PCI exam is currently only available to U.S. and
Canadian applicants, and only as a pencil & paperbased test. It will become computer-based in late fall
of 2005.
Physical Security Professional
The PSP designation is for professionals with:
 Advanced skills in conducting physical security
surveys
 Proficiencies in:
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The selection and implementation of integrated
physical security measures
The installation, testing, and maintenance of security
systems
PSP Exam Content
The PSP examination consists of 125 multiple-choice
questions covering tasks, knowledge and skills in subjects
identified, by physical security professionals, as the major
areas involved in this field.
Selection of
Integrated
Measures
24%
Assesment
41%
Implementation
35%
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates wishing to take the PSP examination must
first satisfy the following requirements:
 High school diploma or GED equivalent
 Five (5) years of experience in physical security
PSP Exam Fees
Application* and Exam Fee:
 $300 – members
 $450 – non-members
Retesting Fee:
 $200 – members
 $350 – non-members
*The application processing portion of the fee ($100) is non-refundable. If
candidates are found to be ineligible for the examination, only the
remainder will be refunded.
PSP Testing
 The PSP examination is available in the U.S.,
Canada, and international locations
 The exam is available as a computer-based test in
the U.S. and Canada. Paper and pencil based test is
used for international candidates
Recertification
 The CPP and PCI designations require recertification
every three years; the PSP every two years
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Professional development
Maintaining proficiency and credibility
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Education
Teaching and writing
Volunteer service in professionally-related activities
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. Does the difficulty of the examination change
from year to year?
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No. Neither increases nor decreases in difficulty
Statistical procedure – “equating” – is used
between test forms
Converts scores psychometrically to achieve
comparable difficulty level
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. How is the passing point determined?
 Passing point set on scale of 200 – 800
 Represents same raw scores previously required; not
percentage
 Candidates’ scaled scores derived from the raw
scores
 Example: SAT scores are reported on a scale
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. Why doesn’t the CPP exam test on emerging
issues or trends in our profession, and why
doesn’t it test on other functions performed by
security professionals (such as safety, fire
prevention, emergency medical response)?
 CPP exam covers subjects identified by current
CPPs as most common and important to security
management
 Exam intended to measure general understanding of
seven areas; these areas can incorporate relevant
topics
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. Is the value of the ASIS certifications diminished
as more people acquire them?
 Not as long as the knowledge measured / scoring
parameters are consistent
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Greater public awareness of the designations and
recognition of their value
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. Why are there questions on the examinations
that were not covered in the review courses or
study guides?
 Exam questions drawn from reference sources
specified by PCB, not from review courses or study
guides
 Review courses and study guides developed by
experienced security professionals, but
 No relationship between the course and/or guide, and
the exam
 PCB does not oversee the ASIS review courses
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. I plan to attend the ASIS Seminar and CertifiedOnly sessions; will these show on my records?
 Beginning in 2001, credit is automatically entered for
all ASIS activities
 If the activity preceded 2001, you should manually
submit credit earned from ASIS activities
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. How do I find out how many credits to claim for
activities that I report?
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Refer to Recertification Credit Report schedule
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Available on the ASIS Certification Website
Request hard copy from ASIS customer service
(703-519-6200)
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. Is CPP recertification credit given for activities in
the safety, fire prevention or related fields?
Yes:
 3 credits per 3-year term allowed for education
activities in:
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Safety
Environmental safety
Fire prevention
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Topics are relevant to security
Courses are for professional development
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. How many credits do I need to recertify?
 CPPs must accumulate 16 credits during three-year
period
 PCIs must accumulate 15 credits over three years
 PSPs need to earn 10 credits over two years
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. How much do I pay to recertify?
 Cost of CPP and PCI recertification is $60 for ASIS
members; $80 for non-members and covers a threeyear term
 PSP recertification is $40 for ASIS members; $60 for
non-members and covers a two-year term
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. How often do I have to report my recertification
activities?
 Recommend quarterly, at the very least annually; with
website available 24/7
 Required by December 31 of the 2nd (PSP) or 3rd
(CPP & PCI) year
Questions?
 Contact:
 Daphne Philos
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Certification Program Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (703) 518-1406
 PCB members
 Chapter Certification Representatives
 Consult the website:
o http://www.asisonline.org/certification/index.xml