Initial Security Officer Program Information
This course provides online training to help improve the knowledge and performance of private security officers part of an initial training program. The training is designed to assist security agencies, and officers, to meet many of the published private 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
- Workplace Violence

Candidates can expect to complete the online training in approximately 14 -18 hours. 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.
ISOP Program
****Effective 01/01/2022 – Successful candidates will receive "State of the Art" digital credentials. Hard copy certificates will be available for $7.00 plus shipping and handling.
International requests please contact IFPO Headquarters for shipping costs. Upon ordering please indicate how you would prefer your name to appear on the aforementioned items.
