Professional Certifications

in Security

Accepted as the standard. Worldwide.

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 ASIS board certification offers…
• career advancement and job security
• increased future income potential
• professional visibility and credibility
• distinctive knowledge and competence
• international professional network
• ongoing educational opportunities
• personal satisfaction of achievement

…to security practitioners.

ANSI Global Accreditation SAFETY Act Liability Protection

The ASIS certification The ASIS certification
program has been program is the first of
awarded accreditation its kind to be awarded
by the American National a coveted designation
Standards Institute (ANSI), by the U.S. Department
the U.S. member of the of Homeland Security
International Organization under the Support
for Standardization (ISO). This prestigious Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective
endorsement confirms that ASIS global Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002. The
certification programs adhere to the SAFETY Act Designation gives ASIS board-
highest professional standards. certified professionals, their employers, and
their customers immediate protection from
lawsuits involving the ASIS certification
process that arise out of an act of terrorism.
 asis Board certiFications

Achieve
your full career potential with
ASIS Board Certification
Accepted as the standard. Worldwide.

U
nprecedented economic challenges have resulted in a highly competitive job market. You need to differentiate
yourself from other professionals contending for the same positions. Challenge yourself to move outside of
your comfort zone and prepare to achieve your potential within the security industry. Leverage the scope and
strength of your knowledge and experience and validate your professional competencies by earning your board
certification from ASIS International (ASIS)—the world’s preeminent organization for security professionals.
Rapid advancements in technology place heightened
demands on businesses to acquire and retain the most
ASIS International offers three security certifications,
competent, highly-skilled practitioners. In response, a
including two specialty certifications.
growing number of organizations around the world in
both the public and private sectors prefer or require
Choose the ASIS certification for which you are best suited,
ASIS certification, as it indicates that a practitioner has
based on your knowledge, experience, aptitude, and interests.
met global professional competency standards. It is an
objective means of distinguishing credible practitioners
from those that claim to be. ■ Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
■ Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)

Be competitive at every ■ Physical Security Professional (PSP)

stage in your career

ASIS board certification gives you the edge you need to achieve your professional goals. Today’s employers are not
just seeking security professionals, but the proven knowledge or skill set of board-certified security practitioners.
Certification conveys professional competence and credibility, as well as a commitment to keeping current with the
profession’s best practices through recertification. There are attractive career opportunities for those prepared to
capitalize on the demand for board-certified professionals.
Government, military, and law enforcement personnel actively seek certification to advance within their organizations,
as well as to prepare for transition to the private sector.

appreciate the rewards for years to come

Certification is an investment in your future. As a certified practitioner, you’ll appreciate both short and long-term
returns beginning virtually from the moment you earn your designation. Certificants realize the benefits of expanded
career prospects, increased potential for positions with
higher-level responsibilities, enhanced income, and long-
An investment in ASIS certification pays. ASIS board term job security. Whatever drives you to professional
certificants earn up to 24% more than their non- achievement, including a sense of personal fulfillment,
certified counterparts. you’ll find your motivations (and rewards) in pursuit of
ASIS board certification.

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asis Board certiFications

take your career beyond your expectations

Security is a global issue. ASIS certifications transcend industries, boundaries, and cultures. For multinational
organizations or agencies and the security practitioners they employ, it is crucial to have a common operating
language and to ensure compliance with the best industry practices.
Be confident in the knowledge that your ASIS board certification will
be recognized and respected as the standard for professional ability The worldwide standard for competency—
around the world. It instantly conveys your competence and life-long ASIS board-certified professionals are located
commitment to learning. in 77 countries around the globe.

Why certify with asis?

Professional certification can profoundly shape and impact your career, so it is essential to evaluate certification
options carefully. A security certification that does not represent a meaningful measure of knowledge and skills is of
little value.
ASIS has set the standard for professional competency in the security industry since the establishment of the
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) credential more than 30 years ago. ASIS board certifications are valued
because they are earned. Applicants must meet stringent education and work experience requirements before being
approved to take the exam.
The independent Professional Certification Board (PCB) oversees
ASIS board certifications. Examinations are independently
ASIS board-certified security practitioners developed by leading board-certified security practitioners and
are employed by more than 3,500 subject matter experts in conjunction with testing professionals.
organizations globally. Job analyses are continually performed to ensure certification
testing accurately reflects the most current requirements in
professional practice.
As the number of security certifications continues to grow, deciding which credential provides the best opportunity
and value becomes vitally important. Be sure to exercise due diligence when selecting a security credential.

ASIS board-certified staff delivers bottom-line benefits

for employers and business owners.
Manage your company’s security risks and build trust by hiring, advancing,
or contracting with ASIS board-certified practitioners. ASIS certification
provides independent validation of an individual’s knowledge, skills, and
abilities—confirming a professional’s competence and ability to meet the
demands of the job.
As a hiring manager or business owner, you’ll recognize the bottom-line
benefits and value of an ASIS board-certified practitioner or team across
your organization. A standard knowledge base and common language
among certificants strengthens performance and conveys conformance
to high professional standards. Continuing education requirements for
recertification offer assurance that practitioners will remain current with
best industry practices.
Companies who employ ASIS board-certified practitioners also have the
added protection from lawsuits involving ASIS certification that arise out
of an act of terrorism under the SAFETY Act Designation awarded to ASIS
by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Certified
Protection
Professional
Board certiFication
in security ManaGeMent

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A CPP candidate must meet the
The Certified Protection Professional following requirements:
(CPP) designation is awarded to
experienced security practitioners who WORK EXPERIENCE
have demonstrated in-depth knowledge Nine (9) years of security work experience, with
and management skills in eight key areas at least three (3) years in responsible charge of a
of security. Those who have earned the security function
CPP are ASIS board-certified in security
or
management.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Established in 1977, the CPP is widely Seven (7) years of security work experience, with
at least three (3) years in responsible charge of a
acknowledged as the highest recognition
security function
of security professionals. The credential
is given to individuals who have EDUCATION
demonstrated expertise in security An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an
management principles, concepts,
accredited institution of higher education
technology, and best practices. This
designation provides independent Eligibility requirements also include no prior conviction
of any criminal offense that would reflect negatively on
confirmation of a practitioner’s ability to
the security profession or on ASIS International and its
assume leadership responsibilities and certification programs.
address broad security concerns.

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CERTIF IED PROTECTION PROFESSIONA L

CPP Exam Structure and Content

To be awarded the CPP ■ Develop and present employee ■ Provide advice and assistance
designation, a candidate must security awareness programs to to management and others
pass a comprehensive examination achieve organizational goals in developing performance
consisting of approximately and objectives. requirements and contractual
225 multiple-choice questions. terms for security vendors/
Knowledge in eight major areas DOMAIN TWO suppliers and establish effective
(domains) is tested. monitoring processes to ensure that
Business Principles and
organizational needs and contractual
Practices (11%)
The importance of each domain, requirements are being met.
and the tasks, knowledge, ■ Develop and manage budgets
and skills within it, determines and financial controls to achieve ■ Provide assistance to
the specifications of the CPP fiscal responsibility. management, legal counsel, and
examination. The relative order human resources in developing
of importance of the domains ■ Develop, implement, and manage strategic and tactical plans for
determines the percentage of the policies, procedures, plans, and responding to labor disputes,
total exam questions. Detailed directives to achieve organizational including strikes.
information about the content objectives.
areas of the CPP exam is available ■ Develop and maintain security
at www.asisonline.org. ■ Develop procedures/techniques to policies, procedures, and practices
measure and improve organizational that comply with relevant laws
DOMAIN ONE productivity. regarding investigations.
Security Principles and ■ Develop, implement, and manage ■ Develop and maintain security
Practices (19%) staffing, leadership, training, and policies, procedures, and practices
■ Plan, organize, direct, and management programs in order to that comply with relevant laws
manage the organization’s security achieve organizational objectives. regarding personnel security.
program to avoid/control losses and
apply the processes to provide a ■ Monitor and ensure a sound ■ Develop and maintain security
secure work environment. ethical climate in accordance with policies, procedures, and practices
the laws and the organization’s that comply with relevant laws
■ Develop, manage, or conduct directives and standards to support regarding information security.
threat/vulnerability analyses to and promote proper business
determine the probable frequency practices.
and severity of natural and
man-made disasters and criminal DOMAIN THREE “CPP was a professional goal of mine.
activity on the organization’s Once certified, I realized it was a baseline
profitability and/or ability to deliver Legal Aspects (7%)
differentiator for larger employers and
products/services. ■ Develop and maintain security assisted me in obtaining my current
policies, procedures, and practices position. It also demonstrates credibility
■ Evaluate methods to improve which comply with relevant elements
within the industry.”
security and loss prevention of criminal, civil, administrative, and
systems on a continuous basis regulatory law to minimize adverse
through auditing, review, legal consequences.
Todd C. Vigneault, CPP
and assessment. Corporate Security Manager
■ Provide coordination, Symantec Corporation
■ Develop and manage external assistance, and evidence such
relations programs with public as documentation and testimony
sector law enforcement or other to support legal counsel in actual
external organizations to assist or potential criminal and/or civil
in achievement of loss proceedings.
prevention objectives.

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DOMAIN FOUR DOMAIN SIX ■ Recover from incidents by

managing the recovery and
Personnel Security (12%) Information Security (8%) resumption of operations.
■ Develop, implement, and ■ Survey information facilities,
manage background investigations processes, and systems to evaluate
to validate individuals for hiring, current status of: physical security, DOMAIN EIGHT
promotion, or retention. procedural security, information
Investigations (10%)
systems security, employee
■ Develop, implement, manage, awareness, and information ■ Develop and manage investigation
and evaluate policies, procedures, destruction and recovery programs.
programs, and methods to protect capabilities.
individuals in the workplace against ■ Manage or conduct the collection
harassment, threats, and violence. ■ Develop and implement policies and preservation of evidence to
and standards to ensure information support post-investigation actions
■ Develop, implement, and manage is evaluated and protected (employee discipline, criminal or civil
executive protection programs. against all forms of unauthorized/ proceedings, arbitration).
inadvertent access, use, disclosure,
modification, destruction, or denial. ■ Manage or conduct surveillance
processes.
■ Develop and manage a program
ASIS certification is your seal ■ Manage and conduct specialized
of professional competence of integrated security controls and
safeguards to ensure confidentiality, investigations.
and knowledge.
integrity, availability, authentication,
non-repudiation, accountability, ■ Manage or conduct investigative
recoverability, and audit ability of interviews.
DOMAIN FIVE sensitive information and associated
information technology resources,
Physical Security (25%) assets, and investigations.
■ Survey facilities in order to
manage and/or evaluate the ■ Evaluate the effectiveness of
current status of physical security, the information security program’s
emergency and/or restoration integrated security controls, to
capabilities. include related policies, procedures
and plans, to ensure consistency
■ Select, implement, and manage with organization strategy, goals,
security processes to reduce the risk and objectives.
of loss.

■ Assess the effectiveness of DOMAIN SEVEN

security measures by testing and
Crisis Management (8%)
monitoring.
■ Assess and prioritize risks to
mitigate potential consequences
of incidents.

■ Prepare and plan how the

organization will respond to
incidents.

■ Respond to and manage an

incident.

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 Professional
Certified
Investigator
Board certiFication
in inVestiGations

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A PCI candidate must meet the
following requirements:
The Certified Protection Professional
(CPP) designation is awarded to The Professional Certified Investigator
experienced security practitioners who (PCI) designation is a specialty certification
WORK EXPERIENCE
have(5)demonstrated
Five in-depth experience,
years of investigations knowledge awarded to security practitioners who have
including at least two
and management (2) years
skills in key areas
in eight demonstrated in-depth knowledge and
case management
of security. Those who have earned the experience in case management, evidence
CPP are ASIS board-certified in security collection, and preparation of reports and
and
management. testimony to substantiate findings. Those
EDUCATION who have earned the PCI are ASIS board-
An earned high
Established in school diploma
1977, the CPP or GED
is widely certified in investigations.
equivalent
acknowledged as the highest recognition
of security professionals. The credential The PCI is evidence of specialized skills
is givenrequirements
Eligibility to individuals who have
also include no prior conviction in security investigations, including case
of any criminal offense that would reflect negatively on
demonstrated expertise in security evaluation and review of options for case
the security profession or on ASIS International and its
management
certifi principles, concepts,
cation programs. management strategies. The credential
technology, and best practices. This confirms an individual’s ability to collect
designation provides independent information through the effective use of
confirmation of a practitioner’s ability to surveillance, interviews, and interrogations.
assume leadership responsibilities and PCIs have demonstrated qualifications in
address broad security concerns. physical and electronic research and data
analysis.

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EXAM STRUCTURE AND KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS

To be awarded the PCI ■ Manage and implement
designation, a candidate must investigative resources necessary to
pass a comprehensive examination address case objectives.
THE PCI CREDENTIAL IS APPLICABLE
consisting of approximately TO A WIDE RANGE OF SPECIALIZED
125 multiple-choice questions. ■ Identify and evaluate investigative INVESTIGATIONS
Knowledge in three major areas process improvement opportunities.
(domains) is tested. ■ Healthcare fraud
■ Threat assessment
The importance of each domain, DOMAIN TWO
and the tasks, knowledge, ■ Workplace violence
Investigative Techniques and
and skills within it, determines ■ Arson
Procedures (50%)
the specifications of the PCI
examination. The relative order ■ Conduct surveillance by physical ■ Insurance fraud
of importance of the domains and electronic means in order to ■ Economic crime
determines the percentage of obtain relevant information.
■ Loss prevention
total exam questions. Detailed
information about the content ■ Conduct interviews/interrogations ■ High tech crime
areas of the PCI exam is available of witnesses and subjects to obtain ■ Narcotics
at www.asisonline.org. relevant information.
■ Property and casualty

■ Collect and preserve objects and ■ Child abuse

data for assessment and analysis. ■ Gaming
■ Forensics
“The PCI certification has been the ■ Conduct research by physical and
cornerstone of my education in loss electronic means and analyze data
prevention. I use the knowledge to obtain relevant information.
and skills that I learned during my
preparation for the exam daily. I ■ Collect and report relevant
would highly recommend the PCI for information.
individuals working in the fields of fraud
■ Use computers/digital media to
and investigation.”
gather information/evidence.

Julio Difilippo, CPP, PCI, PSP ■ Use special investigative

Security Manager techniques to gather critical
Spirit Airlines information/evidence.

DOMAIN THREE
DOMAIN ONE Case Presentation (21%)
Case Management (29%) ■ Prepare reports to substantiate
■ Analyze case for applicable ethical investigative findings.
conflicts.
■ Prepare and present testimony
■ Analyze and assess case by reviewing case files, meeting with
elements and strategies. counsel, and presenting relevant
facts.
■ Determine need and develop
strategy by reviewing procedural
options.

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 Physical
Security
Professional
Board certiFication
in pHysicaL security

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
(Effective November 7, 2011)
A PSP candidate must meet the
following requirements: The Physical Security Professional (PSP)
designation is a specialty certification
EDUCATION awarded to security practitioners who
An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an have demonstrated in-depth knowledge
accredited institution of higher education
and experience in threat assessment and

WORK EXPERIENCE risk analysis; integrated physical security

Four (4) years of progressive physical security systems; and the appropriate identification,
experience implementation, and ongoing evaluation of
security measures. Those who have earned
or
the PSP are ASIS board-certified in physical
EDUCATION security.
An earned high school diploma, GED equivalent,
or associate’s degree The PSP credential allows practitioners
to demonstrate expertise in conducting
WORK EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of progressive physical security physical security surveys to identify
experience vulnerabilities and performing cost analysis
for the selection of integrated physical
Eligibility requirements also include no prior conviction of security measures. The PSP officially
any criminal offense that would reflect negatively on the recognizes specialized knowledge in
security profession or on ASIS International and its
certification programs. systems procurement, final acceptance
testing, and implementation procedures.

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EXAM STRUCTURE AND KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS

(Effective November 7, 2011)
To be awarded the PSP DOMAIN ONE DOMAIN THREE
designation, a candidate must
pass a comprehensive examination Physical Security Implementation of Physical
consisting of approximately Assessment (33%) Security Measures (29%)
125 multiple-choice questions. ■ Identify assets to determine their ■ Outline criteria for pre-bid meeting
Knowledge in three major areas value loss impact and criticality. to ensure comprehensiveness and
(domains) is tested. appropriateness of implementation.
■ Assess the nature of threats so
The importance of each domain, that the scope of the problem can ■ Procure physical security
and the tasks, knowledge, be determined. measures and implement
and skills within it, determines recommended quality
the specifications of the PSP ■ Conduct a physical security assurance plan.
examination. The relative order survey in order to identify the
of importance of the domains vulnerabilities of the organization. ■ Conduct commissioning,
determines the percentage of acceptance testing, and delivery of
total exam questions. Detailed ■ Perform a risk analysis so that the physical security measure.
information about the content appropriate countermeasures can
areas of the PSP exam is available be developed.
at www.asisonline.org.
DOMAIN TWO
Application, Design, and
Integration of Physical
Security Systems (38%)
■ Establish security system
“Although I have never been a person requirements and performance
interested in adding certifications to my specifications.
business card as a matter of practice, the
PSP certification was consistent with my ■ Apply physical security measures
duties and responsibilities and seemed the and select appropriate system
perfect program to enhance my subject components.
matter expertise and identify myself as a
professional in the industry. I am proud of ■ Develop and document
this accomplishment and would strongly system design and
pre-implementation plans.
encourage my contemporaries to consider
earning PSP certification.”

Charles L. Baxter, PSP

Consultant

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STEPS TO ASIS B OARD CERTI FICATION

Steps to ASIS Board Certification

1. Choose the
Qualified applicants may receive
reimbursement for the certification
6. Receive exam results.
certification that is right exams through the G.I. Bill. An
Results of computer-based exams
for you. online application is available
are available within minutes.
Determine your eligibility. However, they are not official until
at www.gibill.va.gov or call
verified by ASIS within four to six
+1.888.442.4551 and request VA
weeks. Go to www.asisonline.org
2. Apply. Form 22-1990.
for additional details on scoring
Complete the enclosed application methods and retesting policies.
and return by fax or mail as
directed, or apply online at
3. Prepare for the exam. Candidates who successfully
From the date of application
www.asisonline.org. For pass their certification exam
approval, candidates have a
an overview of required receive official notification from the
two-year eligibility period to take
documentation for application, Professional Certification Board
and pass the examination.
please refer to the enclosed (PCB) by mail in approximately
application, or go online. All exam questions are taken from four to six weeks following the test
Applicable fees (application/retest/ the reference set materials identified date. Certificates are mailed at
recertification) are listed below. for each exam. A combination of approximately the same time under
Submitted applications that are resources is recommended. separate cover.
not approved expire after two
years and all fees are forfeited.
Go online for details on specific 4. Schedule the exam. 7. Recertify.
Visit www.prometric.com/asis for Maintain an active certification
refund policies and procedures.
a complete list of global testing status by recertifying every three
Allow three to four weeks for
facilities. (Note: In countries where years. For details on credits and
application approval notification.
no test center is identified, go to ways to earn them, go to
www.asisonline.org for a listing of www.asisonline.org.
Computer-based testing (CBT)
is offered globally, with some paper and pencil test locations.)
exceptions. For an up-to-date
listing of the countries where
pencil and paper exams are
5. Take the exam.
The CPP exam takes approximately
administered, please go to
four hours to complete. PCI and Recertifiy to
www.asisonline.org.
PSP candidates should allow two 7. maintain your
active status.

Application Fee CBT: and a half hours for the exam.

ASIS members: $300 Receive your
Nonmembers: $450 6. exam results.
Applicants may take the exam
Application Fee up to three times within
Pencil and Paper (only applicable the eligibility period.
for certain locations): 5. Take the exam. Keeping Current—Job
For detailed testing Analysis Studies
ASIS members: $200
Nonmembers: $350 guidelines, please go ASIS undertakes a job analysis
to www.asisonline. 4. Schedule study approximately every five years
Retest Fee CBT: the exam.
ASIS members: $200 org. to ensure each examination accurately
Nonmembers: $200 reflects the critical areas of responsibility
Prepare for for effective performance and consistently
Retest Fee 3. the exam.
represents current job functions.
Pencil and Paper (only applicable
for certain locations):
ASIS members: $100
Nonmembers: $100
2. Apply.

Recertification:
ASIS members: $ 70
1.
Choose the
certification that Questions?
Nonmembers: $ 90 is right for you.
If you have additional questions regarding any
aspect of ASIS board certification, please visit
www.asisonline.org or contact the Certification
Department by email at certification@asisonline.org
or by telephone at +1.703.519.6200.
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Certification Exam Application
I am applying to take the exam for:

Instructions:  CProfessional
q  Investigator

ertified Protection q Professional Certified
 Physical
q  Security
Professional
1. Type or clearly print using black ink.
2. Complete all sections in full.
3. Application fee must accompany
this form. Submit check or money
order payable to ASIS International Name: First Middle initial Last
in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S.
bank. Applications returned via fax Prefix (Mr., Mrs., Ms.) ASIS member number (if applicable)
must include credit card payment.
Please send certification mail to: q Business q Home address
q Pre-examination
lease check if this is a
application.
Title

Business/company name

Business address Room no. or P.O. box

City State/Province ZIP/postal code

Submit an application
online or download Business phone (include country/city/area code)
an application at
www.asisonline.org Email address Fax (include country/city/area code)

Home address

City State/Province ZIP/postal code

Home phone (include country/city/area code)

Indicate whether this information reflects a change of address to use in updating your
ASIS membership record: q Business q Home address
Please identify your primary source for information on ASIS board certification below.
q ASIS website q ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits q Supervisor
q Colleague q Mail piece q Advertisement q Industry event
q Please check here if you are disabled or require special services.
Indicate your needs or requirements:

Education
If education is used to meet Institution Name
qualifications for CPP or PSP, an official
certified transcript or verification of Institution Address
degree must be submitted by the
educational institution to: Attended: from (Mo./Yr.) to (Mo./Yr.)

ASIS International Academic years completed (CPP requirement only)

Certification Department
Degree earned (must be at least a BA or higher)
1625 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA  22314-2818 q H.S. diploma q GED q Bachelor’s degree
Official verification must be received
Have you requested a copy of your official transcript to be sent to the
prior to testing. Please provide the
following information for the
Certification Department? q Yes q No
institution from which you earned
your highest degree.
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 1.
Experience
Show the progressive history of your security Dates of employment: from (Mo./Yr.) to (Mo./Yr.)
career, documenting the years of experience
required for certification.
Name of employer
List each full-time assignment, beginning with
your present position. Complete information Address
is required; job title alone is not sufficient.
­Summarize each assignment, giving ­sufficient Position title/rank/civilian grade Total months in this assignment
detail to signify the nature of the ­decisions
you were required to make, and additional
Major product or service of this employer
duties required by the position.
CPP Security Management Experience1: Number of personnel under your supervision
Professional protection experience must
include a minimum of nine (9) years of secu- Name and title of immediate supervisor
rity experience, with at least three (3) years in
responsible charge2 of a security function OR
Email address of immediate supervisor
seven (7) years of security experience, with at
least three (3) years in responsible charge of a
security function when applying with an Business telephone of immediate supervisor
earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an
accredited institution of higher education. Address of immediate supervisor
Part-time or secondary positions do not meet
the experience or responsible charge
requirements.
Responsible charge/case management q is claimed q is not claimed
PCI Professional experience in investigations3: Detailed description of work experience (Details must be provided in order to process application.)
Account for a minimum of five (5) years of (Note: You may provide further information on a separate sheet of paper if additional space is required.)
investigations experience, with at least two (2)
years in case management4.
PSP Professional experience in physical
­security5: Must include a minimum of four
(4) years with an earned bachelor’s degree
or higher from an accredited institution of
higher education OR six (6) years of
progressive physical security experience
with an earned high school diploma,
GED equivalent or associate’s degree.

1
Experience is defined as the individual having been personally
engaged in security or loss prevention on a full-time basis, or as
a primary duty. Included is:

a. Experience as a security professional in the protection of

assets, in the public or private sector, criminal justice system, 2.
government intelligence, or investigative agencies.
b. Experience with companies, associations, government, or
other organizations providing services or products, includ- Dates of employment: from (Mo./Yr.) to (Mo./Yr.)
ing consulting firms, provided the duties and responsibilities
substantively relate to the design, evaluation, and applica-
tion of systems, programs, or equipment, or development
Name of Employer
and operation of services, for protection of assets in the pri-
vate or public sectors. Address
c. Experience as a full-time educator on the faculty of an accred-
ited educational institution, provided the responsibilities for
courses and other duties relate primarily to knowledge areas Position title/rank/civilian grade Total months in this assignment
pertinent to the management and operation of protection
of assets programs in the public or private sectors.
2 Major product or service of this employer
Responsible charge is defined as the charge exercised by an
individual in a management position who makes decisions
for the successful completion of objectives without reliance Responsible charge/case management q is claimed q is not claimed
upon directions from a superior as to specific methods. How-
ever, an applicant need not have held a supervisory position,
as long as the positions on which the application relies have Detailed description of work experience (Details must be provided in order to process application.)
specifically included responsibility for independent decisions (Note: You may provide further information on a separate sheet of paper if additional space is required.)
or actions. If “responsible charge” is not based on supervisory
responsibilities, then security program management respon-
sibilities and duties must be clearly shown. Generally, this
excludes such positions as patrol officer or the equivalent.
3
Investigation is the logical collection of information through
inquiry and examination for the purpose of developing evi-
dence leading to problem resolution.
4
Case management is the coordination and direction of an
investigation utilizing various disciplines and resources, the
findings of which would be assessed to establish the facts/
findings of the investigations as a whole; the management
process of investigation.
5
Physical security is defined as the various physical measures
designed to safeguard personnel, property, and information.

2
 3.
Experience Cont...
Dates of employment: from (Mo./Yr.) to (Mo./Yr.)

Name of Employer

Address

Position title/rank/civilian grade Total months in this assignment

Major product or service of this employer

Responsible charge/case management q is claimed q is not claimed

Detailed description of work experience (Details must be provided in order to process application.)
(Note: You may provide further information on a separate sheet of paper if additional space is required.)

4.

Dates of employment: from (Mo./Yr.) to (Mo./Yr.)

Name of Employer

Address

Position title/rank/civilian grade Total months in this assignment

Major product or service of this employer

Responsible charge/case management q is claimed q is not claimed

Detailed description of work experience (Details must be provided in order to process application.)
(Note: You may provide further information on a separate sheet of paper if additional space is required.)

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Professional References
Professional references must be individu- 1. Name
als who have personal knowledge of
and can validate your security expertise, Job title
current and previous work history, and
Professional relationship How long known
the degree of responsibility held in the
performance of your job. You should Address
not use anyone as a reference who falls
under your supervision. Do not use rela- Home phone Business phone
tives, members of the PCB, or ASIS staff
as references. Three professional refer-
ences are required.
2. Name

Job title

Professional relationship How long known

Address

Home phone Business phone

3. Name

Job title

Professional relationship How long known

Address

Home phone Business phone

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Testing Dates and Locations
ASIS board certification examinations are administered as computer-based tests. After receiving your authorization letter, you
will receive further instructions on selecting a convenient date and location for taking your exam. For the latest information
regarding locations, please call ASIS Member Services at +1.703.519.6200, or refer to the ASIS website at www.asisonline.org.

Note: For candidates applying to take pencil and paper examinations, due to unavailability of CBT sites, applications must be
received eight weeks prior to the desired exam window (March and September). Please refer to the ASIS website for the most
up-to-date information on global testing facilities.

Site Date

Submitted applications that are not approved expire after two years and all fess are forfeited.

Please note: ASIS is certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under ISO Standard 17024. In order to
comply with ANSI/ISO standard requirements, the ASIS International Certification Department will annually audit
examination and recertification applications, previously approved under PCB policies and procedures, to verify accuracy of
action taken.

Eligibility Information
Extension Policy for Exam 1. Have you ever been convicted of a crime (or in military service convicted by a
­general court-martial) or is there any criminal charge now pending against you?
Eligibility and Recertification
q YES q NO If answer is YES, explain fully on a separate sheet.
Candidates who have not tested
within their two-year eligibility period 2. Have you ever had a professional membership, license, registration, or certifica-
will have to reapply for the exam. tion denied, suspended, or revoked (other than for lack of minimum qualifications
Certificants who are beyond their or failure of an exam)?
lapsed recertification term will not be q YES q NO If answer is YES, explain fully on a separate sheet.
granted an extension. ASIS does not
grant extensions due to job demands, 3. Have you ever been censured or disciplined by any professional body or organization?
company budgets, employment status, q YES q NO If answer is YES, explain fully on a separate sheet.
personal finances, changes in marital If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you must submit a complete
status, changes in mailing address, explanation of the circumstances surrounding the proceedings, including a narrative
and other personal or professional describing the items outlined below before your application will be complete.
reasons. Extensions might be granted
if there is a severe hardship such as n The location at which the incident occurred
a major medical emergency in the n The date on which the incident occurred
immediate family, a natural disaster, or n The outcome of the proceedings

if on active military duty and deployed n Any penalty or sentence to be fulfilled or completed

into a remote or hazardous area. All application materials that are submitted remain confidential. The application
(This does not apply to individuals approval time is dependent upon the completeness of the information provided. The
who are military contractors.) Military applicant must not have been convicted of any criminal offense that would reflect
personnel will need to verify this negatively on the security profession, or the certification program.
status by submitting a copy of official
deployment orders. Severe hardship
must be documented and verifiable. Application Declaration
I certify that all information I have provided in this application, including any
­attachments, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also
­understand that I must adhere to the Certification Code of Professional Responsi-
bility. I give consent for all referenced persons to provide information concerning
me and/or my application, and I release each such person from liability for provid-
ing information to ASIS, the PCB, and its agents. Any false or misleading statement,
misrepresentation, or concealment or material omission of the information I have
provided or failed to provide on my application and attachments may be grounds for
rejection of my ­application, or if already certified, my certification designation.

Signature (signature must be in ink) Date

Payment info on reverse side u

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 Did you Fees and Payment Submission
remember… Application fee must accompany this application.
Make checks payable to ASIS International in U.S. dollars; checks* must be drawn
n To order ­official on a U.S. bank.
Wire transfers: Applications with wire payments are due one month prior to the
college transcripts deadline date accompanied by a copy of the transfer document.
(if required)? *A charge of $25 (U.S.) will be assessed on returned checks.
Applications returned by fax must include credit card payment.

n To include your CBT Exam Fees (worldwide):

Exam Fee Pencil and Paper**:
q ASIS members: $300 q Retest: $200 q ASIS members: $200 q Retest: $100
signature and date? q Nonmembers: $450 q Retest: $200 q Nonmembers: $350 q Retest: $100
**Applicable to limited locations visit http://www.asisonline.org for details.

n To include payment Submitted applications that are not approved expire after two years and all fees
are forfeited.
in U.S. dollars?
Please charge: q MasterCard q Visa q American Express q Discover

Cardholder name
Mail or fax completed
application with any Card number Expiration date
supporting documentation to:
Authorized amount
ASIS International
Attn: Finance Department
1625 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2818
Fax: +1.703.518.1515

Prices are subject to change. Check the

ASIS website at www.asisonline.org
for current prices.

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CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Certified Protection Professionals (CPP), Professional Certified

Investigators (PCI), Physical Security Professionals (PSP), and
applicants for these designations must adhere to the Code of
Professional Responsibility, agreeing to:

• Perform professional duties in accordance with the law and the highest moral
principles. Non-compliance includes any acts or omissions amounting to
unprofessional conduct and deemed prejudicial to the CPP, PCI, and PSP
designations.
• Observe the precepts of truthfulness, honesty, and integrity.
• Be faithful, competent, and diligent in discharging their professional duties.
• Safeguard confidential and privileged information and exercise due care to prevent its
improper disclosure.
• Not maliciously injure the professional reputation or practice of colleagues, clients, or
employees.

In addition, any act deemed prejudicial to the CPP, PCI, and PSP
designations may result in denial of approval to take the CPP, PCI, or
PSP examination or disciplinary action by the Professional Certification
Board (PCB), up to and including revocation of certification. Such acts
may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing false or misleading statements or information when applying to take the

certification examination or to recertify.
• Any act or omission that violates the provisions of the CPP, PCI, and PSP Code of
Professional Responsibility.
• Any act that violates the criminal or civil laws of any jurisdiction.
• Any act that is the proper basis for suspension or revocation of a
professional license.
• Any act or omission that violates the PCB Disciplinary Rules and Procedures.
• Failure to cooperate with the PCB’s Board of Professional Review in performance of its
duties in investigating any allegation against an applicant or current CPP, PCI, or PSP.
• Making any false or misleading statements to the PCB regarding an applicant or current
CPP, PCI, or PSP.

There may be other acts or omissions amounting to unprofessional

conduct that may constitute grounds for discipline by the PCB.
About ASIS International
ASIS International (ASIS) is the preeminent organization for security professionals,
with more than 37,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to
increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing
educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as
the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also
advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the
media, government entities, and the public. By providing members and the security
community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing
the industry’s number one magazine—Security Management—ASIS leads the way for
advanced and improved security performance. For more information, visit
www.asisonline.org.

to learn more about advancing your career

with asis board certifications:

Visit www.asisonline.org

to learn more about the benefits of asis membership:

Visit www.asisonline.org

or call +1.703.519.6200

1625 Prince Street

Alexandria, VA 22314-2818
USA
+1.703.519.6200
Fax: +1.703.519.6299
www.asisonline.org

July 2011