Eligibility & Certification Requirements Flashcards
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A candidate with no college degree wants to apply for the CPP. How many years of security work experience are required?
Answer: 7 years
Without a degree, ASIS requires seven years of security work experience, including three years in responsible charge of a security function.
A candidate holds a bachelor's degree. What is the minimum total security work experience needed for CPP eligibility?
Answer: 5 years
A bachelor's degree or higher reduces the experience requirement to five years, with three in responsible charge.
Regardless of educational path, how many years of the required experience must be in responsible charge of a security function?
Answer: 3 years
Both CPP eligibility paths require at least three years in responsible charge of a security function.
Which organization grants the CPP credential?
Answer: ASIS International
The CPP is awarded by ASIS International through its Professional Certification Board.
Which ethical commitment must every CPP applicant make?
Answer: Agree to abide by the ASIS Code of Professional Responsibility
Applicants must agree to follow the ASIS Code of Professional Responsibility, and violations can lead to revocation.
Which background condition can disqualify a CPP applicant?
Answer: Conviction of a criminal offense that reflects negatively on the security profession
Applicants must not have been convicted of a crime that would reflect negatively on the security profession, ASIS, or the certification program.
Is ASIS International membership required to earn the CPP?
Answer: No, but members pay a lower exam fee
Membership is optional, but ASIS members get a discounted application fee.
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