Applicants who wish to take the CPP®, PCI®, or PSP® examination must satisfy certain security and/or educational requirements:
- Must have nine years of security experience, at least three of those years in responsible charge of a security function; or
- Must hold a Bachelors Degree or higher and seven years of security experience at least three of those years in responsible charge of a security function
- More detailed information, including definition of terms, is available on the CPP® eligibility page.
- Must have five years of investigations experience, with at least two years in case management.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- More detailed information, including definition of terms, is available on the PCI® eligibility page.
- Must have six years of progressive experience in the physical security field
- Must possess a high school diploma, GED equivalent, or Associate's degree
- Must hold a Bachelors Degree or higher and four years of progressive experience in the physical security field
Certification Eligibility
