Certification: Certified Community Bank Security Officer (CCBSO)

1615 L Street NW, Suite 900 Washington, D.C., DC 20036

This training program is designed specifically for the professional security officer, regardless of geographical location, bank size or level of training or experience. The Bank Protection Act and similar regulations require the bank to appoint a security officer to develop and administer an up-to-date, effective institution-wide security program. This baseline program defines the industry-standard roles, duties, authority, and responsibilities of a bank security officer and provides the opportunity to become a Certified Community Bank Security Officer.
More information about this certification

Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 2 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

National Conference

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.