International Foundation for Protection Officers

Security job: Part-time armed officer position available in Florida

Summary: Title: FL - Armed Security Officer (ASO - PB) ID: ASO-LV4/5/PT Location: West Palm Beach, FL Job Type: Part-Time, Armed Compensation: N/A Shifts: Weekdays, Evenings/Nights, Weekends, Overnight   *** TO APPLY, CREATE AN ACCOUNT WITH U.S. SECURITY CARE ***   Description: **$1,000 SIGNING BONUS AFTER 6 MONTHS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE** Primary responsibility is to [...]

By |2021-02-10T05:47:18-05:00February 10th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on Security job: Part-time armed officer position available in Florida

NEW and FREE for 2021: IFPO introduces its security webinar series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb2XV5ymvIU&t=22s   Launching in January 2021, the International Foundation for Protection Officers will host a series of monthly webinars on topics relevant to today's front-line security practitioners. Session #1: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10 am Eastern Time The challenges and opportunities of providing security during Covid-19 *** To register, contact info@ifpo.org  Designed for those [...]

By |2021-01-19T06:09:44-05:00January 4th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on NEW and FREE for 2021: IFPO introduces its security webinar series

Charles “Chuck” Andrews appointed as IFPO Chief Strategic Officer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhQVuBzA6is&t=2s   Sandi J. Davies, executive director of the International Foundation for Protection Officers, recently announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Andrews, CPP as Chief Strategic Officer for the IFPO. Andrews has more than 40 years experience in the law enforcement and security industries, ultimately retiring from public service as a police chief in Texas. [...]

By |2020-09-23T06:54:01-04:00September 23rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Charles “Chuck” Andrews appointed as IFPO Chief Strategic Officer

Congrats to the IFPO’s June scholarship winner!

Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for June, Scott Majchszak of Jackson, Michigan. Scott has chosen to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM). 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 [...]

By |2020-07-16T07:18:53-04:00July 16th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the IFPO’s June scholarship winner!

Know an excellent security company or professional? Nominate them for the Bill Zalud Award!

Nominations are now being accepted for the 4th annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. The award, which recognizes one security professional or an organization for professional excellence or outstanding service in the security profession and one runner-up, is a joint project between the International Foundation for Protection Officers and Security Magazine. The award bears Bill's name [...]

By |2020-06-18T09:48:58-04:00June 18th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Know an excellent security company or professional? Nominate them for the Bill Zalud Award!

G4S to hire 15,000+ employees in U.S. in the next two months in response to COVID-19

In the midst of all the hardship and trauma in dealing with the coronavirus, the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is pleased to hear that major security industry leader G4S is hiring thousands. Here is a news release from the company on the great news: G4S, the leading global, integrated security company, today announces [...]

By |2020-05-19T06:48:40-04:00May 19th, 2020|News|Comments Off on G4S to hire 15,000+ employees in U.S. in the next two months in response to COVID-19

1,500 security jobs available in Ontario due to coronavirus

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Ontario Canada May 4 2020 -- The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an enormous demand for security guards, whose job descriptions have been expanded to include temperature checks, grocery store crowd control and — in at least one case — removing bodies from a morgue. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 333 says 1,500 [...]

By |2020-05-05T06:34:02-04:00May 5th, 2020|News|Comments Off on 1,500 security jobs available in Ontario due to coronavirus

Looking for a job in security? Start with the IFPO’s Career Center!

Here is just a little of what you will find at the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)'s Career Center: The Security Industry is vast and complex There are numerous aspects to it; most of which are unseen by the general public. Entertainment media generally don’t portray security personnel in an accurate manner. News media [...]

By |2020-04-27T10:03:56-04:00April 27th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Looking for a job in security? Start with the IFPO’s Career Center!

Nearly 30 security officers have died from COVID-19

Charlotte NC April 8 2020 -- Private Officer International has closely monitored the illnesses and the deaths of private security personnel infected by COVID-19. As of Monday, April 7 2020, 29 security officers have died from COVID-19 and considered to be “line of duty deaths.” IFPO offers discount on ISOP program amid coronavirus concerns   [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:39:04-05:00April 8th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Nearly 30 security officers have died from COVID-19

Coronavirus creates need for temporary security officers in Midwest

Earlier this week, we posted a story about security officer lay-offs in cities such as Las Vegas and Nashville due to the coronavirus. The flip side is that in these trying times, there is still a need to protect people and property in some areas of the country. Midwest-based Per Mar Security Services recently posted [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:46:59-05:00March 25th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Coronavirus creates need for temporary security officers in Midwest

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