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The [[International Foundation for Protection Officers]] (IFPO) Board of Directors established and maintains a voluntary certification process called the '''Certified Protection Officers''' (post nominals: CPO) course, which is based on current and valid standards that measure competency in the practice of private security for [[Security Officer]]s. The IFPO requires that all programs that offer a certification must be maintained by the individual through a re-certification process. Therefore the CPO certificate is valid for a period of two years, at which time a re-certification must be achieved.
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The [[International Foundation for Protection Officers]] (IFPO) board of directors established and maintains a voluntary [[certification]] process called the '''Certified Protection Officers''' ('''CPO''') course, which is based on current and valid standards that measure competency in the practice of private security for [[security officer]]s. The IFPO requires that all programs that offer a certification must be maintained by the individual through a re-certification process. Therefore the CPO certificate is valid for a period of two years, at which time re-certification must be achieved.


Qualified Certified Protection Officers can also obtain the designation of CPO Instructor (post nominals: CPOI). This is a designation that requires qualification and the proper credentials.
Qualified certified protection officers can also obtain the designation of CPO instructor. This is a designation that requires qualification and the proper credentials.{{vague|date=January 2023}}


After 1998, when the [[Universal Declaration of Human Rights]] defenders passed, many international and regional NGOs created a post for protection officers. The post is for expertise in security and risk assessment officers who are responsible for safety of human rights defenders.
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==Simplified Course Outline==


To obtain CPO certification, candidates must first register with the IFPO and pay all required fees.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CPO Program Certification|url=https://oklahoma.gov/omes/divisions/central-purchasing/cpo-certification-and-training/cpo-program-certification.html|access-date=2024-12-04|work=oklahoma.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How do I get a CPO Certification?|url=https://www.pooltrainingacademy.com/blogs/swimming-pool-articles/how-do-i-get-a-cpo-license|access-date=2024-12-04|work=www.pooltrainingacademy.com}}</ref> They must then complete all required coursework and pass the final exam at 80% or higher. Candidates will receive an official CPO certificate from IFPO after completing all requirements.
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*[[Physical Security]] Applications

*[[Alarm]] System Fundamentals
The timeframe for obtaining CPO certificate depends on the course format and pace of learning.<ref>{{Cite web|title=National Certified Protection Officer|url=https://lapsen.org/certified-protection-officer/|access-date=2024-12-04|work=lapsen.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Security Guard Company|url=https://www.vpsecurityguards.com/what-is-a-certified-protection-officer-cpo|access-date=2024-12-04|work=www.vpsecurityguards.com}}</ref> On average, it can take several months to complete the training and pass the exam.
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*[[Access Control]]

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*Information Security
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==Simplified course outline==
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*Protection Officers and [[Emergency service|Emergency Response]]
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*[[Physical security]] applications
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*Strikes, Lockouts and Labour Relations
*[[Alarm]] system fundamentals
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*[[Access control]]
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*[[Information security]]
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*Protection officers and [[emergency service|emergency response]]
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*Strikes, lockouts and labour relations
*[[Workplace violence]]
*[[Workplace violence]]
*Effective [[Telecommunication|Communication]]s
*Effective [[telecommunication|communication]]s
*[[Crime prevention through environmental design|Environmental Crime Control]] Theory
*[[Crime prevention through environmental design|Environmental crime control]] theory
*[[Emergency management|Emergency Planning]] and [[Disaster]] Control
*[[Emergency management|Emergency planning]] and [[disaster]] control
*[[Use of force continuum]]
*[[Use of force continuum]]
*[[Ethics]] and [[Professionalism]]
*[[Ethics]] and [[professionalism]]


==See also==
== Advantages ==
*Professional relevance: CPO is considered as the main certification for security professionals that increases your relevance in the field.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CPO and CISO: The Evolving Roles of Privacy and Security Professionals|url=https://docket.acc.com/cpo-and-ciso-evolving-roles-privacy-and-security-professionals|access-date=2024-12-04|work=docket.acc.com}}</ref>
*[[Security guard]]
*Recruitment advantage: many employers require CPO certification for operational level recruitment, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.
*[[SORA Training]]
*Improved performance: a CPO program provides a comprehensive understanding of security roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that can improve performance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What Does a Protection Officer Do?|url=https://climbtheladder.com/protection-officer/|access-date=2024-12-04|work=climbtheladder.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Protection Officer Program|url=https://sorgex.com/certified-protection-officer-cpo/|access-date=2024-12-04|work=sorgex.com}}</ref>

*Professional and financial potential: obtaining CPO certification can enhance professional development and increase income in the security industry.
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==References==
*Accessibility: CPO certification is available to both young professionals and current law enforcement officers, making it easier to transition into the private security field.
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.ifpo.org IFPO Website]
* [https://www.ifpo.org/training/cpo/ Official course]
* Certified protection officer program:
* [[Certified Protection Professional|https://ifpo.org/education/cpo/]]

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== References ==
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[[Category:Security]]
[[Category:Professional titles and certifications]]

Latest revision as of 10:12, 4 December 2024

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) board of directors established and maintains a voluntary certification process called the Certified Protection Officers (CPO) course, which is based on current and valid standards that measure competency in the practice of private security for security officers. The IFPO requires that all programs that offer a certification must be maintained by the individual through a re-certification process. Therefore the CPO certificate is valid for a period of two years, at which time re-certification must be achieved.

Qualified certified protection officers can also obtain the designation of CPO instructor. This is a designation that requires qualification and the proper credentials.[vague]

After 1998, when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights defenders passed, many international and regional NGOs created a post for protection officers. The post is for expertise in security and risk assessment officers who are responsible for safety of human rights defenders.

To obtain CPO certification, candidates must first register with the IFPO and pay all required fees.[1][2] They must then complete all required coursework and pass the final exam at 80% or higher. Candidates will receive an official CPO certificate from IFPO after completing all requirements.

The timeframe for obtaining CPO certificate depends on the course format and pace of learning.[3][4] On average, it can take several months to complete the training and pass the exam.

Simplified course outline

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Advantages

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  • Professional relevance: CPO is considered as the main certification for security professionals that increases your relevance in the field.[5]
  • Recruitment advantage: many employers require CPO certification for operational level recruitment, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.
  • Improved performance: a CPO program provides a comprehensive understanding of security roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that can improve performance.[6][7]
  • Professional and financial potential: obtaining CPO certification can enhance professional development and increase income in the security industry.
  • Accessibility: CPO certification is available to both young professionals and current law enforcement officers, making it easier to transition into the private security field.
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References

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  1. ^ "CPO Program Certification". oklahoma.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  2. ^ "How do I get a CPO Certification?". www.pooltrainingacademy.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  3. ^ "National Certified Protection Officer". lapsen.org. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  4. ^ "Security Guard Company". www.vpsecurityguards.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  5. ^ "CPO and CISO: The Evolving Roles of Privacy and Security Professionals". docket.acc.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  6. ^ "What Does a Protection Officer Do?". climbtheladder.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  7. ^ "Certified Protection Officer Program". sorgex.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
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