Homeland Security Certifications
Homeland Security Certifications
Certification Programs at the Global Center for Pubic Safety are available to both the public and private sector. Candidates for the Certification Programs must meet the requirements designated for each certificate type.
The lines separating the responsibilities of emergency response disciplines were blurred after the September 11th, 2001 attacks. To address these newly melded responsibilities, the profession of Homeland Security was created. Sixteen years later, there is a recognized need for responders from all disciplines, to include both public sector responders and private sector security professionals to have the knowledge, skills and abilities that allow them to participate in Homeland Protection related activities.
Homeland Protection activities are common to both the public and private sector and include prevention, preparedness, protection, mitigation, response and recovery from, “all hazards” including terrorism.
“Employers must know that their employees and prospective employees have demonstrated competency in the area of Homeland Protection.”
Homeland Security Certifications
The Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP) and Certified Homeland Protection Associate (CHPA) levels I though IV certification programs were established by the National Sheriffs’ Association in partnership with the Global Society of Homeland and National Security Professionals. The designations certify that individuals have demonstrated competency, knowledge, skills and abilities in the blended discipline of Homeland Protection through a rigorous qualification program.
Certified Homeland Protection Professional
The Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP) designation was established to ensure that an individual who possesses the designation has the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to be considered a professional in the area of homeland protection.
Those who hold the Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP) designation are prepared to help their organizations prevent, protect against, prepare for, respond to, mitigate and recover from all hazards. They have demonstrated competency, knowledge, skills and abilities in the blended discipline area of Homeland Protection and have completed a rigorous qualification program. Homeland Protection Professionals must have a predetermined blend of experience and education and show completed course work in the knowledge areas required by the Certification Board.
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Certified Homeland Protection Associate – Level I through IV
Those who hold level I through IV Certified Homeland Protection Associate (CHPA) designations have demonstrated to future employers that through course work and testing, they are prepared to begin a career and advance their career in the area of Homeland Security.
Certification Board
The CHPP and CHPA are backed by a certification board that consists of recognized leaders in the Homeland Security Arena. Board members include law enforcement leaders, private industry security professionals, homeland security leadership, fire service leadership, emergency management leadership, and health and medical professionals. The certification board reviews all Certified Homeland Protection Professional and Associate requirements and ensures that they meet the highest standard. The Board Certification provides an objective means of distinguishing highly competent homeland protection professionals from their less experienced peers.
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Chartered in 1940, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) is a professional association dedicated to serving the Office of Sheriff and its affiliates through education, training, and information resources. NSA represents thousands of sheriffs, deputies and other law enforcement, public safety professionals, and concerned citizens nationwide.
The NSA is committed to supporting the capability and capacity of local emergency responders, through the Office of the Sheriff, to prevent, plan for, and respond to all-hazards events.
