Providing meaningful and cost-effective education solutions for all levels of security personnel.
Providing meaningful and cost-effective education solutions for all levels of security personnel.
More than 35 years in the security education industry
The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) serves individuals, security service firms, and organizations with their own security personnel who find IFPO programs a valuable tool for professional development. Both career-focused officers and individuals in general benefit from the recognition and professional reputation that the Foundation certification provides.
Sandi Davies, CEO of IFPO
Sandi began her career in contract security in 1980 with a primary focus on personnel administration. She became deeply involved in training and was instrumental in developing Security Officer training programs for a major national guard company. Her interest in security training grew and in 1988 she joined the newly formed International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO). In 1991 she was elected executive director of the International Foundation for Protection Officers. To date over 160,000 individuals have become certified.
IFPO was founded in 1988
Internationally industry recognized membership and certifications
125,000+ Certificates and Certifications awarded
Responsible for the 2021 International Research Project on Security Officers’ Roles and Responsibilities in the 21st Century.
Students in over 56 countries
Developers of Security Officers and Patrol Services Competency Model
Mission
Provide professional learning opportunities for security practitioners, to impart the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to maximize job performance and enhance career potential.
Our Purpose
To make a positive difference in the quality of the participant's job performance and elevate the professional status of students who partake in our learning opportunities.
Business Mission
To supply committed security practitioners with a quality education to help achieve their highest potential and provide recognized accreditation for successful completion of educational goals.
Vision
Commitment to Excellence: To be the recognized center of excellence and primary provider of education and training products and services to the security industry.
Milestones
• Partnered Training With Smart Horizons
• Member Of ICoCA
• ASIS — GSX Partner Since 2017
• 12 Strategic Partners And Growing
• Member Of The ASIS Preferred CPE Provider Program
Values
Standards of excellence
Commitment
Integrity
Responsibility
