Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP)

Includes Comprehensive Final Examination and Certificate of Completion

Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP)

Includes Comprehensive Final Examination and Certificate of Completion

What is the ISOP program?

This course provides online training to help improve the knowledge and performance of security officers. The training is designed to assist security agencies, and officers, to meet many of the published security officer training guideline recommendations.

Major knowledge areas include:

  • Nature and Role of Private Security Officers
  • Observation and Incident Reporting
  • Principles of
    • Communication
    • Access Control
    • Safeguarding Information
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Life Safety Awareness

ISOP Benefits

Training can help individuals troubleshoot and make decisions: Training can provide employees with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively troubleshoot problems and make decisions.
It fosters confidence and personal development: Training can assist employees in developing their confidence and skills, which can lead to greater personal growth.
It enhances communication and conflict management skills: Training can help employees improve their communication and conflict management skills, which can enhance their performance at work and in their personal lives.
It promotes advancement to higher positions of responsibility: Training can help employees develop the skills and knowledge necessary to take on higher positions of responsibility.

It’s an open program for everyone recommended for supplementary training for employees who do not engage in security-related tasks within the organization.

Purchase the Initial Security Officer Program

ISOP is an online program and there is no textbook. Add the following product to your cart and proceed to checkout:

ISOP Online Program

 16 Hours of Training

1.6 CEUs

9 Training Units | 20+ Sections | 90+ Assignments

Training is provided by Smart Horizons.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, Smart Horizons offers CEUs compliant with ANSI/IACET standards for its learning events.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I need more time than 1 year to take the IFPO ISOP test?

You can purchase a 90 day extension.

You can purchase a retest. Click here to purchase a retest.

There is a two-year recertification requirement.

The online version works best for people who are comfortable using computers, all that is needed is a computer and Internet access. The computer-based version works very well for anyone trying to fit training into an already hectic schedule. This version allows students to train anywhere, anytime.

This program can be implemented into a classroom environment and be used to augment an existing training program.

The traditional textbook version is best for people who prefer working with a hard copy of the materials which allows personal annotations and notes.

In order to receive the final certificate of completion and associated continuing education units, the candidate must complete all learning  topics, section tests, and a comprehensive final examination with a score of 70% or greater.

Please allow 7 business days for all orders with electronic delivery. Reminder to check spam folders for correspondence.

*IF YOU WOULD LIKE DELIVERY BY TRADITIONAL MAIL, PLEASE CONTACT INFO@IFPO.ORG.