For the security service industry, professional certificates are considered the "backbone" of the field. These certificates help security personnel to have confirmation and recognition of their capabilities in some aspects. So what are the professional certificates in the security industry? Who has the authority to issue them, and how long are they valid? Let's explore these questions in this article
Security professional certificates, what are they?
Security professional certificates are credentials issued by the Ministry of Labor through authorized training institutions to security personnel who meet the training and examination requirements. These certificates are regulated by the Vocational Education Law, which includes provisions regarding security and order for certain business sectors.
Security professional certificates are recognized credentials confirmed by authorized agencies.
There are several common security professional certificates in the security industry, including:
What do these professional certificates entail?
The Security Guard Professional Certificate is issued after security personnel complete courses on job duties, patrolling, greeting, target observation, and record-keeping. This certificate is the basic requirement to start a career in security.
The Fire Prevention and First Aid Certificate courses provided by police academies and fire departments train security personnel in basic to advanced skills. With the first aid certificate, security personnel learn basic knowledge of administering first aid.
Although not among the most common, the C-TPAT Certificate is a specialized certification in anti-terrorism. It enhances expertise and the ability to respond to terrorism-related incidents.
Who has the authority to issue these professional certificates?
Security professional certificates are credible credentials confirming specialized skills within the industry. According to the law, various departments oversee the issuance of these certificates. Specifically, under Article 24 of Decree No. 96/2016/ND-CP:
What is the validity period of these professional certificates?
The validity period of security professional certificates is five years from the date of issue. After expiration, security personnel must undergo training to renew their certificates.
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