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PCI  - About The Program  

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
     
    1. Evaluating cases on a continuing basis for potential ethical conflicts
    2. Determining needs and developing strategies by reviewing options
    3. Implementing strategies by utilizing the investigative resources necessary to address case objectives

     

  • Evidence Collection
     
    1. Conducting surveillance by physical and electronic means in order to obtain relevant information
    2. Conducting interviews/interrogations of subjects to obtain relevant information
    3. Collecting and preserving objects and data for future assessment and analysis
    4. Conducting research by physical and electronic means and analyzing data to obtain relevant information

     

  • Case Presentation
     
    1. Preparing reports to substantiate investigative findings
    2. 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

Complete Information and Instructions PDF

Application for Exam

 

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