Certification Profile: Selbourne Webb, CPP, PCI, PSP 

At 18 years old, Selbourne Webb, CPP, PCI, PSP, decided to join the Jamaica Defence Force. Webb served in the military for more than 27 years, retiring at the rank of warrant officer class 2 (WO2) in 2014. 

“As a youngster growing up in a developing country the idea of serving my country in the army seemed like a great option that would give me the opportunity to be exposed to security at a national and regional level and making the lives of my family and fellow countrymen a safer one,” Webb says. 

After retiring from the Jamaica Defence Force, Webb began working as a director at Emergency First Aid and Safety Training (E-FAST). E-FAST works to provide pre-hospital emergency and safety training to average citizens to help prevent loss of life and make Jamaica safer. 

In 2020, one of Webb’s colleagues told him about a certification he was pursuing called the Physical Security Professional (PSP®) certification. At the time, Webb was unfamiliar with the PSP or ASIS International, but he was intrigued by the certification his colleague described. From there, Webb began to dig deeper into learning about ASIS and the certification opportunities that came with it. 

In December 2020, Webb became a member of ASIS. Shortly after, he joined a Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) certification study group organized by the local Jamaica chapter. In June 2021, Webb sat for and passed the CPP exam, earning him his first ASIS certification. 

“I chose to get my ASIS certification as a means to validate my competence in the security field and to keep current in this fast moving and changing industry,” he says. 

One certification was far from enough for Webb, though. Just six months after earning his CPP, Webb went on to earn his PSP in December 2021. In June 2022, just one year after earning his first certification, Webb completed the Professional Certified Investigator (PCI®) certification, earning him the ASIS Triple Crown. 

“ASIS International has provided the perfect bridge to facilitate my transition from the military to take my place in the industrial/private security field,” Webb says. “It feels good to be validated by your peers in the industry. My Triple Crown status has greatly enhanced my ability to compete in the global market thanks to ASIS International.” 

I chose to get my ASIS certification as a means to validate my competence in the security field and to keep current in this fast moving and changing industry.

In addition to earning his certifications, Webb is an involved member and volunteer. He currently serves as the chapter vice chairman and certification chairperson for his local chapter in Jamaica. 

“I work closely with chapter members preparing for certification,” Webb says. “It is my heartfelt joy to see persons with whom I work and help to prepare coming out successfully with their various ASIS certifications, thus making them better prepared to take on their various work challenges within the security industry.” 

For his work with certification, Webb was awarded the Professional Certification Board Regional Certification Award in 2022. 

One of the things Webb values most about being an ASIS member is the opportunity to connect with peers in the industry both locally and across the globe. He cites the ability to share information and build relationships as a key benefit of membership. 

“The network of security professionals that I have joined since becoming a member has proven to be most valuable along with the access to the latest security updates and information as provided by ASIS International is a benefit that cannot be valued,” Webb says. 

Emily Callahan is a communications specialist for ASIS International. Connect with her on LinkedIn here.