Security & Protective Services (SPS)

Security & Protective Services (SPS) Course

 

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This is a second-level course designed for high schools and technical colleges. The course surveys Security and Protective Services giving students a great basic understanding of the career. The recommended prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Law and Public Safety.

Security and Protective Services prepares students to work in the fastest-growing career field in LPS. Once students complete this course they will be fully prepared for entry-level work in the field. Students will be able to take the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) certification exam. The CPO is recognized by thousands of employers worldwide. Students will be able to be employed immediately in a field with excellent compensation and opportunities. Skills learned in SPS will also prepare students interested in careers in law enforcement and other LPS careers to build experience prior to their 21st birthday.

Outline of the LE course:

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  1. Foundations of Protective Service Concepts
  2. Communications
  3. Protection Officer Functions
  4. Crime Prevention and Physical Security
  5. Safety and Fire Protection
  6. Deviance Crime and Violence
  7. Risk and Threat Management
  8. Investigations
  9. Legal Aspects of Security
  10. Relations with Others

Certified Protection Officer (CPO)

An industry recognized credential under Perkins V appropriate for high schools and colleges. The CPO is an internationally recognized credential. 

IFPO and LAPSEN have been working together to provide the best offering in security and protective services training for secondary and post-secondary education. The Certified Protection Officer course provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and experience to understand security and protection officers, and their role and responsibilities within the public safety and criminal justice system.

The CPO certificate is recognized by:

  • U.S. Department of Labor
  • ASIS International 
  • Canadian General Standards Board

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