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ISP® Certification

How Can YOU Become an ISP®?

  1. You must have at least two years cumulative experience in the industrial security field. NOTE: Military or police experience alone does not qualify; such service must include substantial industrial security experience within these professions to qualify for the two-year experience requirement. Each case will be determined based upon its merits. Final determinations will be made by the ISP® Certification Committee;
  2. You must be working in industrial security at least part-time as part of your job description (defined as at least 10% of hours worked) in order for the experience to qualify;
  3. You do not need to be currently working in industrial security to apply for the exam as long as their work history satisfies the five-year minimum requirement;
  4. You must submit a completed application, collateral materials, and payment to the NCMS headquarters before you can schedule a test date;
  5. You do NOT have to be a member of NCMS to apply to take the exam

Decision

The decision to certify a candidate for the ISP® is made by the designated ISP® Certification Committee Co-Chair based upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, whose input is based upon the candidate passing the on-line examination and having completed all administrative requirements.