Certification: Certified Protection Officer (CPO)

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The Certified Protection Officer demonstrates that students understand security and protection officers, and their role and responsibilities within the public safety and criminal justice system. The CPO satiates Perkins requirements for Industry Recognized Credentials.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes

Other

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.