ASIS Certification

2007 CPP Successes

Three Chapter Members were successful in the CPP™ Examination held in November 2007. Left to right: Mark Nicholas CPP, Christopher Delaney CPP and Carlton Ruffell CPP PSP.

The number of CPP's in New Zealand currently stands at 34 and there are 7 PSP's (6 of whom also hold the CPP).

The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI™) examination was administered in Wellington in November 2007. This is was the first time that the PCI™ examination had been administered outside of the North American continent. David Horsburgh CPP PSP PCI gained his third professional security certification after attaining PCI™ certification through ASIS International. Horsburgh joins a very elite group of security professionals worldwide in attaining the three certifications offered by ASIS International.

ASIS International has been offering an internationally recognised certification in the field of Security Management through its Certified Protection Professional (CPP™) for nearly 30 years. Thousands of security professionals throughout the world have embraced this scheme to achieve certification, which has risen to be a worldwide benchmark in security management. In 2002 ASIS International introduced two further certification programmes; the Professional Certified Investigator (PCI™) and the Physical Security Professional (PSP™).

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 backing and credibility of the leading professional society in the world for those who are responsible for security.

ASIS International Certification continues to gain momentum and the number of certifications obtained worldwide every year provides an indication of their value to security practitioners.

The International examinations for candidates outside the USA and Canada are normally held on the first Saturday of November.

On 6 November 2004, the first ever PSP™ examination administered outside the United States and Canada was held in New Zealand. Other countries including Singapore, Belgium and the United Kingdom followed later that day. On 3 November 2007, the New Zealand Chapter scored another first by hosting the first ever PCI™ examination held outside the continental USA.

The New Zealand Review Programmes for the CPP™, PSP™ and PCI™, will commence in June 2008 with study groups in both Auckland and Wellington.

Are you Eligible?

The Certified Protection Professional programme has been in place since the mid-1970’s. This certification has long been recognised as the leading qualification for security professionals throughout the world. Members seeking this qualification have been drawn from within the Armed Services, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Government Agencies, private and corporate bodies. The US Air Force has committed to putting 1000 of its service personnel through the CPP™ programme. The CPP™ programme is designed to test the knowledge and skills of security professionals in the following fields:

Security management
Emergency management
Personnel security
Investigations
Physical security, and
Protection of sensitive information

Eligibility

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements to be accepted as a CPP™ candidate:

Education: An earned bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education, and,

Work Experience: Seven (7) years of security experience, including at least three (3) years in responsible charge of a security function;

Work Experience: Nine (9) years of security experience, including at least three (3) years in responsible charge of a security function.

Eligibility requirements also include no prior conviction of any criminal offence that would reflect negatively on the security profession or on ASIS International and its certification programmes.

Definition of Terms

1	"Experience" means that the individual has been personally engaged in security on a full-time basis, or as his or her primary duty. Included is:
a.	Experience as a security professional in the protection of assets, in the public or private sector, criminal justice system, government intelligence, or investigative agencies.
b.	Experience with companies, associations, government, or other organisations providing services or products, including consulting firms, provided the duties and responsibilities substantively relate to the design, evaluation, and application of systems, programmes, or equipment, or development and operation of services, for protection of assets in the private or public sectors.
c.	Experience as a full-time educator on the faculty of an accredited educational institution, provided the responsibilities for courses and other duties relate primarily to knowledge areas pertinent to the management and operation of protection of assets programs in the public or private sectors.
2.	"Practitioner" includes educators and individuals who are primarily responsible for the professional application of security principles and practices in the private or public sector.
3.	"Responsible Charge" means that charge exercised by an individual in a management position who makes decisions for the successful completion of objectives without reliance upon directions from a superior as to specific methods or techniques. However, an applicant need not have held a supervisory position, as long as the positions on which the application relies have specifically included responsibility for independent decisions or actions. If responsible charge is not based on supervisory responsibilities, then security programme management responsibilities and duties must be clearly shown. Generally, this excludes such positions as patrol officer or equivalent.
4.	"Security Function" shall mean the protection of assets; those security principles and practices employed to achieve freedom from physical and intellectual loss, unauthorised use, and danger or harm, in the private or public sector.

The applicant must not have been convicted of any criminal offence that would reflect negatively on the security profession, ASIS, and the CPP™ programme.

Successful Completion of Exam

An examination is required for all applicants who meet the experience and/or education and responsible charge criteria. Candidates must pass the examination to achieve the CPP™ designation.

The PCI™ is designed for persons involved in the the fields of case management, evidence collection, and case presentation. Holders of the PCI™ certification have demonstrated their credibility as professional investigators.

Eligibility

Candidates wishing to take the PCI™ examination must first satisfy the following requirements:

Experience and Education

1	Five (5) years of investigations experience, with at least two (2) years in case management.
2.	High school diploma or GED (School Certificate/University entrance) equivalent.

All ASIS programs are non-discriminatory. Eligibility for PCI™ certification and recertification is denied only when an applicant does not meet relevant security-related criteria, when an applicant has violated the PCI™ Code of Professional Responsibility, or when an applicant has committed an act that would reflect negatively on ASIS and the PCI™ programme.

Definition of Terms

1	"Investigations" is the logical collection of information through inquiry and examination for the purpose of developing evidence leading to problem resolution.
2	"Experience" means that the individual has been personally engaged in investigations on a full-time basis, or as his or her primary duty. Included is:
a.	Experience as an investigator in the public or private sector.
b.	Experience with companies, associations, government, or other organisations furnishing services or equipment, including consulting firms, provided the duties and responsibilities substantively relate to investigations.
c.	Experience as a full-time educator on the faculty of an accredited educational institution provided the responsibilities for courses and other duties relate primarily to knowledge areas pertinent to investigations.
3	"Case Management" is the coordination and direction of an investigation utilising various disciplines and resources, the findings of which would be assessed to establish the facts/findings of the investigations a whole; the management process of the investigation.

The applicant must not have been convicted of any criminal offence that would reflect negatively on the security profession, ASIS, and the PCI™ programme. Successful Completion of an examination is required for all applicants who meet the experience and/or education and responsible charge criteria. Candidates must pass the examination to achieve the PCI™ designation.

The PSP™ is designed for persons involved in the application, design, installation and consultancy of security measures being implemented throughout the community. As with the PCI™, this brings an internationally recognised programme designed to add credibility to professionals involved in the security world. The PSP™ tests your knowledge and skills in the following fields:

Physical security assessment
Selection of integrated physical security measures, and
Implementation of physical security measures

Eligibility

Candidates wishing to take the PSP™ examination must first satisfy the following requirements:

Experience and Education

1	Five (5) years of experience in the physical security field
2.	High school diploma or GED (School Certificate/University Entrance) equivalent
3.	The applicant must not have been convicted of any criminal offence that would reflect negatively on the security profession, ASIS, or the certification programme.

All ASIS programs are non-discriminatory. Eligibility for PSP™ certification and recertification is denied only when an applicant does not meet relevant security-related criteria, when an applicant has violated the PSP™ Code of Professional Responsibility, or when an applicant has committed an act that would reflect negatively on ASIS and the PSP™ programme.

Definition of Terms

1	"Physical Security" means the various physical measures designed to safeguard personnel, property, and information.
2	"Experience" means that the individual has been personally engaged in the physical security field on a full-time basis, or as his or her primary duty. Included is:
a.	Experience as a security practitioner in the protection of assets in the public or private sector.
b.	Experience with companies, associations, government, or other organisations furnishing services or equipment, including consulting firms, provided the duties and responsibilities substantively relate to physical security.
c.	Experience as a full-time educator on the faculty of an accredited educational institution provided the responsibilities for courses and other duties relate primarily to knowledge areas pertinent to the operation of physical security programme in the public or private sectors.

Successful Completion of Exam

An examination is required for all applicants who meet the experience and/or education and responsible charge criteria. Candidates must pass the examination to achieve the PSP™ designation.