International Foundation for Protection Officers

FRONTLINE SECURITY OFFICERS AND GUARDS! Please take this quick IFPO survey!

WE WANT TO  HEAR FROM YOU!   The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO), in partnership with Perpetuity  Research, are conducting a ground-breaking study to explore the roles, responsibilities  and training of frontline Security Officers (sometimes referred to as security guards).  What is the study?  It is an online survey -- only 15 minutes long -- designed [...]

By |2021-04-09T08:17:20-04:00April 9th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on FRONTLINE SECURITY OFFICERS AND GUARDS! Please take this quick IFPO survey!

LIMITED to the first 10 orders! Discount on IFPO’s CSSM certification!

IFPO April Special: 15% OFF our Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Online Program WITH Textbook. LIMITED TO THE FIRST TEN ORDERS ONLY! As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO we are offering our limited time offer for the month of April. Eligible for the first ten orders of the month [...]

By |2021-04-04T07:43:52-04:00April 4th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on LIMITED to the first 10 orders! Discount on IFPO’s CSSM certification!

Value and relevance: Security professionals praise IFPO certifications

Here at the International Foundation for Protection Officers, we truly believe that the courses we offer provide security officers a distinct advantage, both in personal development and in their quest to climb the ranks within the industry. But how about hearing feedback from those who have taken our courses? Here are two recent examples, the [...]

By |2021-03-28T07:59:11-04:00March 28th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on Value and relevance: Security professionals praise IFPO certifications

Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for January!

The IFPO's January scholarship winner is Pete Ford of Lexington, KY. Pete has chosen to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) course. Congratulations, Pete! 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. [...]

By |2021-02-05T07:16:00-05:00February 5th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for January!

IFPO webinar 2021: Key issues facing frontline security professionals

  The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful education and certification for all levels. It accomplishes this through its certification programs, but also through social media and free educational workshops, including webinars. About this Event: This first IFPO UK & Ireland webinar will focus on some key issues affecting frontline [...]

By |2020-12-18T07:44:58-05:00December 18th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO webinar 2021: Key issues facing frontline security professionals

IFPO Conversation 008: Dr. Glen Kittergham and continuing education in security

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--7as6TAPso In this conversation, Dr. Glen Kitteringham, of Kitteringham Security Group talks with Ted Czech of the International Foundation for Protection Officers about what motivated him to embark on a career in security, some of the major issues and challenges in the industry and the importance of continuing education for security professionals.   Get certified [...]

By |2020-12-14T06:47:38-05:00December 14th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Conversation 008: Dr. Glen Kittergham and continuing education in security

IFPO’s Tom Conley: Security and COVID-19 — the good, the bad and the ugly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgS_G0d_9fQ Tom Conley, founder and CEO of Iowa-based The Conley Group, and also a past Chair of the International Foundation for Protection Officers Board of Directors and current board member, sat down to talk about the security industry and COVID-19 -- the good, the bad and the ugly. Although there have been many challenges for [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:49:20-05:00December 12th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Tom Conley: Security and COVID-19 — the good, the bad and the ugly

Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

IFPO December Special: 18 Months of IFPO Individual Membership for $40! As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO and due to popular demand, we are extending our limited-time offer for the month of December. Eligible until 12/31/2020 Individual membership in IFPO is available to any person employed in the security industry. [...]

By |2020-12-04T09:02:03-05:00December 4th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

  COVID-19 has thrown many aspects of our economy into chaos. Job availability and career pathways have changed and will change even more. Protection from harm is needed by everyone. And every organization. The huge, diverse and dynamic security industry continues to grow and expand. The Career Center at IFPO.ORG provides key details about jobs [...]

By |2020-12-03T06:19:43-05:00December 3rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

Set yourself apart: Become an IFPO Certified Protection Officer Instructor

Here is a short essay from IFPO Board Member Emeritus Chris Hertig on the crucial role instructors play in communicating information in the IFPO's flagship course, the Certified Protection Officer. In order to teach the CPO course, one must pass the CPOI certification process.   The Certified Protection Officer Instructor (CPOI) process. It’s important! The [...]

By |2020-11-23T07:03:08-05:00November 23rd, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Set yourself apart: Become an IFPO Certified Protection Officer Instructor

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