International Foundation for Protection Officers

‘Gold standard’ An IFPO testimonial by Evan Gillespie, CPO, SSMP

The International Foundation for Protection Officers recently conducted this short interview with Evan Gillespie, CPO, SSMP, where, in his own words, he discusses the benefits of an IFPO certification: -- When did you start your career in security and what motivated you to do so? I started my security career in 2009 during my freshman [...]

By |2023-05-22T13:00:56-04:00January 26th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on ‘Gold standard’ An IFPO testimonial by Evan Gillespie, CPO, SSMP

Ready to take the lead? Here are some guidelines for becoming a security supervisor

  For those wishing to advance into supervisory and managerial roles in the security industry, here are a few general guidelines: Master one’s current position. One must excel as a private in order to become a corporal. One must excel as a corporal in order to become a sergeant. Discover a mentor or mentors. Look [...]

By |2023-05-22T13:00:54-04:00January 14th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Ready to take the lead? Here are some guidelines for becoming a security supervisor

Holiday security: 10 reasons to get IFPO certified

Image from Sterling Protective Services Inc. http://www.sterlingprotective.com/news/holiday-safety-tips/ We're right in the thick of the "hustle and bustle" of the holidays, so that means it's not too late to consider a gift from the International Foundation for Protection Officers for your loved one, or even yourself! Besides, 2020 is right around the corner, and [...]

By |2019-12-18T05:42:38-05:00December 15th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Holiday security: 10 reasons to get IFPO certified

IFPO August Special: 30% Off a single SSMP Program!

As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO, we are offering our August special -- 30% Off a single Security Supervision and Management Program. To take advantage of this offer, click here. Includes 4th Edition textbook, Interim Exam, and Paper Final Exam (SSMP 4th Edition not yet available online) Shipping and handling charges may apply. This discount [...]

By |2018-08-02T06:02:52-04:00August 2nd, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO August Special: 30% Off a single SSMP Program!

Congrats to Kevin Gorman, IFPO’s November Scholarship Award recipient!

Our November Scholarship Winner is: Kevin Gorman, APO, AE, of Kandahar, Afghanistan, who has elected to take the Certified Security Supervision and Management Program (CSSMP) program. Congratulations, Kevin! To sign up for the Monthly Scholarship for a CPO Program or the CSSM Program, click here! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that [...]

By |2017-12-04T06:35:11-05:00December 4th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to Kevin Gorman, IFPO’s November Scholarship Award recipient!

Congrats to Kraig Maestas, IFPO’s April scholarship winner!

Our April Scholarship Winner is:   Kraig Maestas Albuquerque, NM   Congratulations, Kraig!   To sign up for the Monthly Scholarship for a CPO Program or the CSSM Program, click here!   The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment the IFPO is now offering scholarships! To [...]

By |2017-05-19T09:08:12-04:00May 19th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to Kraig Maestas, IFPO’s April scholarship winner!

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