Security Consultant Mr. Klas Nilsson at the security firm called Security Manager, received the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) designation on July 6, 2005.
The Certified Protection Officer (CPO) designation was founded by International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO), for those who have started working with Security and would like to receive a general certification within Security. The exam has about 330 questions to be answered in 4 hours. At least 70% of the answers need to be correct to pass the exam and receive the certificate. The certification needs to be renewed bi-annually.
Eligibility to write the exam
At least six months of experience of security work.
Two references.
Areas of knowledge tested on the exam
Physical Security
Crime Scenes
Emergency Procedures
Safety Procedures
Physical Fitness
Use Of Force
Workplace Violence
Environmental Crime Control Theory
Defensive Tactics & Officer Safety
Investigations
Traffic & Crowd Control
Legal Aspects
Report Writing
Hazardous Materials
Public Relations
Effective Communications
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Apprehension and Detention Procedures
Fire Prevention
Strikes/Labor Relations
Crisis Intervention
Bomb Threats
Professionalism and Ethics
Police Security Liaison
Operational Risk Management
Foundations for Surveillance
Re-certification requirements
Abide to the IFPO accountability standards.
10 credits of continuing education from more than two areas.
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