Examination Description
The PCI designation is the certification for those whose primary
responsibility is to conduct investigations. The examination consists of
multiple-choice questions covering tasks, knowledge, and skills in three
major areas:
- Case Management
- Evaluating cases on a continuing basis for potential ethical
conflicts
- Determining needs and developing strategies by reviewing options
- Implementing strategies by utilizing the investigative resources
necessary to address case objectives
- Evidence Collection
- Conducting surveillance by physical and electronic means in order to
obtain relevant information
- Conducting interviews/interrogations of subjects to obtain relevant
information
- Collecting and preserving objects and data for future assessment and
analysis
- Conducting research by physical and electronic means and analyzing
data to obtain relevant information
- Case Presentation
- Preparing reports to substantiate investigative findings
- Preparing and presenting testimony by reviewing case files, meeting
with counsel and presenting relevant facts
Eligibility Requirements
- Nine (9) years of investigations experience, with at least three (3)
of those in case management; or
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher
education and seven (7) years of investigations experience, with at least
three (3) of those in case management.
- No criminal convictions that would negatively reflect on the security
profession, ASIS International, or the PCI program.
Locations and Test Dates
The first large-scale test will be administered in New Orleans, LA, as part
of the ASIS 49th Annual Seminar & Exhibits, September 15-18, 2003. Beginning
November 1, 2003 there will be six to eight PCI testing sites in the United
States and Canada. The locations will be announced by January 31st, 2003
Fees
$300 ASIS Member; $350 Nonmember
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