By Marianna Perry CFPP, CPOI, and Lawrence J. Fennelly,
CPOI, CSSM
Times have changed! Baby boomers are retiring and younger professionals are bringing different skill sets to the security industry. Security professionals are better educated and better prepared to deal with new challenges. The face of traditional security is changing and information security (IT) is now required in the majority of security applications. The names of the ASIS Councils are now Committees of subject matter experts.
Research is being done to advance the security profession to provide the highest level of protection while at the same time increasing the bottom-line profitability of organizations. The combination of business and security is now a major field of study with information technology (IT) as a minor. This has become the new norm. This change has come about in order to better prepare security professionals to effectively protect people, assets, property and information.
The new security “buzz words” in 2020 and beyond are:
-- What kind of skill set does the candidate/officer have?
-- What certifications and specialization does the candidate/officer have?
-- Both physical and informational security will be merging with the move toward certifications.
-- Career pathways will be used by way of internships.
-- Your certification will be the bar for testing qualifications.
-- Education for a career in security is being redesigned.
Are you ready? You need to plan for the future now!
This is in our opinion, a one-of-a-kind text that has been specifically written and offered to readers: the supervisor or manager, as well as the aspiring protection officer or university student. There is no substitute for experience, but this book goes a long way in preparing the readers (participants) for their journey on the career path to management and certifications. When we were both supervisors, there was no book and very little additional training provided for supervisors.
Read the rest of the article here (download docx file).
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International Foundation for Protection Officers Mission Statement
Mission Statement Part I.
The International Foundation for Protection Officers provides professional learning opportunities for security practitioners, to impart the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to maximize job performance and enhance career potential.
Purpose: to make a positive difference in the quality of the participant’s job performance and elevate the professional status of students who partake of our learning opportunities.
Business: to supply committed security practitioners with a quality education to help achieve their highest potential and provide recognized accreditation for successful completion of educational goals.
Values: commitment, integrity, responsibility, and standards of excellence, provide the platform that supports our journey as we pursue our mission.
Vision Statement
Commitment to Excellence: To be the recognized center of excellence and primary provider of education and training products and services to the security industry.
Mission Statement Part II.
“The International Foundation for Protection Officers is committed to the support and professional development of protection officers and supervisors. Through advocacy, promoting training standards, and providing accessible training, education and certification opportunities, we seek to enhance their professional standing as well as increase and diversify the value of the vital services they provide.”
