- About the Program
Examination Description
The PSP designation is the certification for those whose primary responsibility is to conduct threat surveys, design integrated security systems that include equipment, procedures and people, or install, operate and maintain those systems. The test consists of multiple-choice questions covering tasks, knowledge, and skills in three specific areas:
- Physical Security Assessment
- Identifying assets to determine their value and criticality
- Assessing the nature of the threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined
- Conducting a physical security survey in order to identify the vulnerabilities of the organization
- Performing a risk analysis so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed
- Selection of Integrated Physical Security Measures
- Identifying measures/components to match the requirements of the appropriate solution/recommendation
- Performing cost analysis of the proposed integrated measures to ensure efficiency of implementation/operation
- Outlining/documenting recommendations with relevant reasons for presentation to facility so that appropriate choices can be made
- Implementation of Physical Security Measures
- Outlining criteria for pre-bid meetings to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness of implementations
- Outlining criteria for pre-bid meetings to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness of implementations
- Conducting final acceptance testing and implementing/providing procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures
Eligibility Requirements
- Five (5) years of experience in the physical security field;
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent;
- No criminal convictions that would negatively reflect on the security profession, ASIS International, or the Physical Security Professional Certification 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 PSP testing sites in the United
States and Canada. The locations will be announced by January 31st, 2003
Fees
$300 ASIS Member; $350 Nonmember
