International Foundation for Protection Officers

Interested in executive/dignitary protection? Watch this video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VouHKDLr2l8 If you are interested in a career in dignitary/executive protection, this is the video to watch! Ted Czech, social media manager with the International Foundation for Protection Officers talks with US Army veteran Matthew Parker, owner of the ISA, Independent Security Advisors, a company that provides close protection for dignitaries and executives, as well [...]

By |2020-05-28T08:05:36-04:00May 28th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Interested in executive/dignitary protection? Watch this video!

Want to protect your house of worship? Scholarships offered for ISA coexist security program

Coexist Training Scholarship The Independent Security Advisors House of Worship Security Program is proud to announce the coexist scholarship available to House of Worship Safety and Security volunteers and employees. Each $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to verified security personal to attend any ISA training course for the remainder of 2019 and through 2020. With the [...]

By |2019-10-17T05:32:18-04:00October 17th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Want to protect your house of worship? Scholarships offered for ISA coexist security program

Security job opening – Director of Facilities and Security in South Carolina

A Job Announcement Independent Security Advisors, on behalf of our client, is seeking a Facilities and Security Manager in Columbia, SC.    Job Title: Director of Facilities and Security Department: SSG Overhead – Facilities Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources Direct reports: Custodians, Custodial Team Lead, Maintenance Assistant, Senior Custodian, Administrative Assistant, Receptionist Employment [...]

By |2019-09-12T06:11:40-04:00September 12th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security job opening – Director of Facilities and Security in South Carolina

Interested in protection as a career? Executive protection course offered in North Carolina

One of the companies with which the IFPO enjoys a partnership is Matthew Parker's Independent Security Advisors LLC. According to its website, the ISA "is a certified disabled veteran owned company based in Oakland, Md., providing consulting, training, and other services on matters of national security and terrorism, extremism, domestic violence and executive or diplomatic protection." Here is some [...]

By |2019-08-01T06:29:52-04:00August 1st, 2019|News|Comments Off on Interested in protection as a career? Executive protection course offered in North Carolina

NEW executive protection training & employment incentive program for DC/N. VA

Here's a recent post from Matthew Parker of Independent Security Advisors: Mr. Brandon Shafikhani the Executive Director of Samaritan Protective Services LLC announces their new Executive Protection Training & Employment Incentive Program. Purpose: To provide those with at least one year documented private security experience with the drive and motivation to succeed, an employment opportunity with [...]

By |2018-11-09T14:42:58-05:00November 9th, 2018|News|Comments Off on NEW executive protection training & employment incentive program for DC/N. VA

Executive Protection class set for December in Charlotte, NC

Hosted by Ron Mann www.DerechoInvestigations.com Investigations@DerechoInvestigations.com December 2018 Class Announcement Private Security EP Operations Law Enforcement Accredited   (7 Days) (70+ hrs.)  28 Learning objectives 9 Practical exercises 2 facilitated student-led operational exercises 2 live capstones Faculty Information Matthew C. Parker Program Director 315-486-7854 mparker@inddps.com Course Description; Private Security EP Operations The NBA All-Star game and Republican National [...]

By |2018-11-04T20:05:47-05:00November 2nd, 2018|News|Comments Off on Executive Protection class set for December in Charlotte, NC

IFPO recognized by Independent Security Advisors on new website

The IFPO and Matthew Parker's Independent Security Advisors enjoy a mutually beneficial business relationship that, when one thinks about it, makes perfect sense. A security officer with an IFPO certification is a respected and sought-after commodity. Add to that individual's skill-set a certification in executive and dignitary protection, and you've got a very specialized operator. [...]

By |2018-09-28T07:45:21-04:00September 28th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO recognized by Independent Security Advisors on new website

September 2018 Executive Protection Training registration is closing soon

The Independent Security Advisors fully accredited executive protection specialist course September 17th-23rd will close course registration in 10 days. With few seats still open, we wanted to remind those agencies and departments who have expressed interest in attending to submit your registration forms to reserve your seats. IFPO members can receive a big discount on [...]

By |2018-09-09T21:40:45-04:00September 9th, 2018|News|Comments Off on September 2018 Executive Protection Training registration is closing soon

How to choose the right executive protection training course

By Matthew Parker, CEO, Independent Security Advisors OK, Google executive protection training, you’re going to see different training providers with different programs, so before you commit to one you really need to know what the program offers? I will try to answer that question with a dissection of a typical ad and what to look [...]

By |2018-08-10T10:10:46-04:00August 10th, 2018|News|Comments Off on How to choose the right executive protection training course

Big Discount on dignitary and executive protection training for IFPO members!

An Announcement for Members of the International Foundation of Protective Officers: The Independent Security Advisors Training Division is pleased to announce the continuation of the IFPO tuition reduction program. Members of the IFPO in good standing can attend any IFPO-endorsed training course or seminar with ISA and receive up to 80% off. Here is the remaining [...]

By |2018-07-09T10:49:17-04:00July 4th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Big Discount on dignitary and executive protection training for IFPO members!

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