Why Certification?

2. Why Certification? • Recognition by the private sector of voluntarily achieved standards; Different from licensure • “Credential” • Latin word “credere” – to believe…to put trust in • “Certify” • Latin “certus” (certain) and “facere” (to make)

3. Our Future The next 10-20 years: • Changing Structure of the workplace • Increasing importance of certification • Employers seek evidence of competence • Globalization of many industries • Skill sets need to be transportable

4. Our Future The next 10-20 years: • Increased attention by federal/state governments to importance of certifying professionals • If industry sets competency benchmarks, need for government intervention diminishes

5. Why CPP • Provides objective measurement • Security profession’s highest recognition of practitioners • Individuals must meet stringent eligibility standards • education and/or work requirements • success on comprehensive examination • recertification every three years

6. CPP Benefits To Individuals • Competence Designation • Career Enhancement/Compensation • Networking Opportunities • Skills Development

7. CPP Benefits To Individuals (cont.) • Increased Value/Expertise • Demonstrated Commitment • High Professional and Ethical Standards • Personal Achievement

8. CPP Benefits To Employer Employee Profile: • Professionally Competent • High Ethical Standards • Demonstrated Expertise • International Networking • Self-motivated and Committed

9. Program Description • 9,000+ professionals have earned the CPP designation; currently 4,400 CPPs globally • CPP earned through: • Experience • Education • Responsible charge • Comprehensive testing

10. 3-5 yrs. 6-9 yrs. 2% 3% 10-19 yrs. 35% 20+ yrs. 60% CPP Profile Tenure in the Security Profession

11. Associate’s Degree/ Some Post secondary Work 2% High School or/ Less 20% 50% Advanced Degree* 28% Bachelor’s Degree * or some Graduate work CPP Profile Level of Education

12. *as of 070901 CPP Program Statistics Region# of CPPs% of CPPs I95 13.1 II180 12.8 III284 17.4 IV223 19.4 V112 14.5 VI215 14.0 *as of 06/26/01

13. CPP Program Statistics Region# of CPPs% of CPPs VII66 15.8 VIII82 11.4 IX153 11.8 X159 13.7 XI147 19.2 XII98 15.4

14. CPP Program Statistics Region# of CPPs% of CPPs XIII165 13.4 XIV197 16.1 XV259 12.2 XVI217 10.4 XVII261 12.2 XVIII212 13.2

15. CPP Program Statistics Region# of CPPs% of CPPs XX88 5.8 XXII45 13.2 XXIII20 11.1 XXIV14 6.8 XXX 32 10.5 XXXI10 4.7

16. CPP Program Statistics Region# of CPPs% of CPPs XXXII18 13.8 XL89 21.0 XLIII 9 18.0 XLIV1 1.6 L160 17.4

17. Regional CPP Statistics Chapter# of CPPs% of CPPs

18. Eligibility Requirements • Three (3) years in a responsible charge security position • plus one of the following: • Nine (9) years security experience • Bachelor’s Degree plus 7 years security experience

19. Eligibility Requirements “Responsible Charge” Defined • Charge exercised by individual in a supervisory position that is responsible for independent decision and actions • Makes decisions for successful completion of objectives • Incorporates effective use of appropriate methods and techniques without directions from superiors

20. Available to candidates seeking the CPP designation in the United States and Canada • Advantages of CBT • User friendly • Testing sites in almost 200 locations • Immediate score report upon completion of exam • Candidate decides when and where to take exam Exam Delivery Systems Computer-Based Testing (CBT) $275 Application & Exam Fee - ASIS members $325 Application & Exam Fee – ASIS non-members

21. Pencil & Paper Testing $200 Application & Exam Fee - ASIS members $250 Application & Exam Fee - ASIS non-members • Available to international candidates in English or Spanish

22. Emergency Management 6% Investigations Security Management 15% 38% 7% Legal Aspects* 9% Personnel Security Protective of Sensitive Information 6% 19% Physical Security * (US, Canada and UK) CPP Examination Content 200 Questions

23. Exam Content Based on Role Delineation Study • Surveys statistical sample of CPPs approximately every four-five years • Presents major areas of responsibility (domains) of security manager; specific work-related tasks associated with each domain; knowledge and skills necessary to perform tasks. • Tasks evaluated on Importance Level, Frequency Scale, and Potential for Harm (if not performed) • Results define work-related activities of a CPP, used to determine exam specifications (e.g., percentages of test questions) and influence eligibility requirements.

24. Scaled Scoring CPP Exam Scoring Score range: 200 – 800 (pass = 650) What is Scaled Scoring? Scaled scores are derived from raw scores (number correct) through mathematical conversion, so that scores from different forms can be reported on a common scale and, therefore, represent the same level of competence. As an example, SATs taken by high school students have scores reported on a scale.

25. Practice Items for the CPP Examination • Protective lighting must be designed to discourage • unauthorized entry, and… • a. prevent internal pilferage and illuminate the exterior of all buildings • b. aid in the detection of intruders and prevent internal pilferage • c. illuminate all fence lines, and use electrical power efficiently • d. aid in the detection of intruders, and use electrical power efficiently

26. Practice Items for the CPP Examination (continued) • You are the manager of a security company. You have an • opportunity for new business that will generate $5,000 a month. • You decide not to take on the account because the additional • revenue generated by the account would be less than the • additional cost to service the account. The process used to • make the decision is: • a. margin analysis • b. Break-even analysis • c. game theory • d. linear programming

27. Practice Items for the CPP Examination (continued) • In order to be conclusive, psychological testing must be • conducted: • a. without reference to any kind of other test • b. as part of a series of pre-hire interviews, including integrity tests, • structured interviews and thorough background checks • c. only after an offer of employment is made • d. without the applicant’s knowing that they are being tested

28. Required every three years • Demonstrates commitment to: • Professional Development • Maintaining Proficiency and Credibility • Eligible activities include • Education • Teaching And Writing • Volunteer Service in Security Recertification

29. Why were the eligibility requirements changed? • PCB reviews eligibility requirements: • On a regular basis • At conclusion of job analysis review • Requirements updated to reflect environment and need of security profession Frequently-Asked Questions

30. Why must a CPP who is writing exam questions for • recertification points be restricted to the published CPP • reference list? • Exam questions drawn from books on reference list • In accordance with principles of testing / measurement profession Frequently-Asked Questions

31. Frequently-Asked Questions • Has the difficulty of the CPP examination changed • during the past few years? • No. Neither increased nor decreased in difficulty • Statistical procedure – “equating” – is used between test forms • Converts scores psychometrically to achieve comparable difficulty level

32. Frequently-Asked Questions • Why is the new passing point 650 and is that a • percentage? • Passing point set on scale of 200 – 800 • Represents same raw scores previously required; not percentage • Candidates’ scaled scores derived from the raw • Example: SAT scores are reported on a scale

33. Frequently-Asked Questions • Why doesn’t the CPP exam test on emerging issues or • trends in our profession, and why doesn’t it test on other • functions performed by security professionals ( such as • safety, fire prevention, emergency medical response)? • CPP exam covers subjects identified by current CPPs as most common and important to security management • Exam intended to measure general understanding of seven areas • Exam does not focus on specific specialties

34. Frequently-Asked Questions • Does the fact that more individuals are obtaining the • CPP dilute its value? • Not as long as knowledge measured / scoring • parameters are consistent • Most likely effect: • Greater public awareness of the designation and recognition of its value

35. Frequently-Asked Questions • Why are there questions on the examination that were not • covered in the CPP Review Course or Study Guide? • Exam questions drawn from reference sources specified by PCB • Not from CPP Review Course or Study Guide • Review Course and Guide developed by experienced security professionals, but • No relationship between the course and/or Guide, and the exam • PCB does not oversee the CPP Review course

36. Frequently-Asked Questions • I attend the ASIS Seminar and CPP-Only sessions; • why don’t these show on my records? • Credit is not automatically entered for any activity • You must enter all activities on Recertification Credit Report Form

37. Frequently-Asked Questions • How do I find out how many credits to claim for activities • that I report? • Refer to Recertification Credit Report Schedule • CPP page of the ASIS web site (www.asisonline.org) • Request hard copy from ASIS Customer Service (703-519-6200)

38. Frequently-Asked Questions • Is recertification credit given for activities in the safety, • fire prevention or related fields? • Yes. As of January 1, 2001: • 3 Credits per 3-year term allowed for education activities in: • Safety • Environmental safety • Fire prevention • Provide that: • Topics are relevant to security • Courses are for professional development

39. Frequently-Asked Questions • Q. – How many credits do I need to recertify? • Effective January 1, 2001: • CPP must accumulate 16 points during three-year period • Credits assigned appear on the Maintenance Credit Schedule

40. Frequently-Asked Questions • Does the recertification schedule for 2001 require CPPs • to perform additional activities to accumulate the required • 16 points? • No • Credits assigned to many activities have been raised • Types of eligible activities increased • Reasons for raising points from 9 to 16: • Eliminate fractions • Allow more weight for educational activities

41. Frequently-Asked Questions • Q. How much do I pay to recertify? • Cost of recertification is $60.00 for ASIS members; $80 for non-members • Covers a three-year term

42. Frequently-Asked Questions • How often do I have to report my recertification • activities? • Recommended at least annually • Required by December 31 of the 3rd year

43. Q. – Do I need to submit documentation for attending • ASIS activities? • NO, if: • Attending an ASIS Headquarters – sponsored seminar/ workshop • Holding ASIS national offices • ASIS membership • YES, if: • attending ASIS chapter or regional activities Frequently-Asked Questions

44. Questions? • ASIS • Daphne Philos • CPP Program Director • Email: dphilos@asisonline.org • Customer Service: (703) 519-6200 • http:/www.asisonline.org/cpp.htm • PCB members • Ass’t RVPs for CPP Coordination • Chapter CPP Representatives

50. The following quiz consists of 4 questions and tells whether you are qualified to be a CPP • 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? • The correct answer is: • Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe and close the door. This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicate way.