Marine Corps COOL Snapshot - Physical Security Professional (PSP)

Physical Security Professional (PSP)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The ASIS International, Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification is designed for individuals whose primary responsibilities are to conduct physical security surveys, design integrated security systems that include equipment, procedures, and people; or install, operate or maintain those systems and who have demonstrated in-depth operational knowledge and competence in this area. Candidates must meet academic and experience requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Physical Security Professional (PSP)

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
0311 Rifleman	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0313 Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0321 Reconnaissance Marine	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0331 Machine Gunner	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0341 Mortarman	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0352 Antitank Missile Gunner	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0369 Infantry Unit Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0372 Critical Skills Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0393 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0399 Infantry Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0844 Field Artillery Fire Control Marine	MOS	Other
0861 Fire Support Marine	MOS	Other
1812 Armor Marine	MOS	Other
1833 Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Crewmember	MOS	Other
1869 Senior Armor SNCO	MOS	Other
5811 Military Police	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
5821 Criminal Investigator CID Agent	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
5831 Correctional Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
7212 Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Gunner	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Marine Security Guard	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
Physical Security	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

	Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience: 6 years
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

Exam
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Practical Exam
Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

ASIS International

1625 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2882

Phone: (703) 519-6200

Fax: (703) 519-6299
Email: asis@asisonline.org

Show All / Hide All

Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS

Option 1:

Candidate must have four years of progressive experience in the physical security field and a Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.

Option 2:

Candidate must have six years of progressive experience in the physical security field and a high school diploma, FEW equivalent, or associate degree.

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Physical Security Professional (PSP) credential has the following other requirements:

Candidate must be employed full-time in a security-related role.

Candidate must not have been convicted of any criminal offense that would reflect negatively on the security profession, ASIS, or the certification program.

Candidate must abide by the ASIS Certification Code of Conduct.

Candidates must abide by the policies that are outlined in the ASIS Certification Handbook.

Written Exam

Physical Security Assessment (34%)
Application, Design, and Integration of Physical Security Systems (34%)
Implementation of Physical Security Measures (32%)

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Physical Security Professional (PSP) examination:

Best Sources

General References
- ASIS Recertification Guide

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Physical Security Professional (PSP) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the ASIS International testing process, visit the agency website.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

Prometric

The test centers are located in the U.S.

To find out more, use the following links on the Prometric website:

RECERTIFICATION

Physical Security Professional (PSP)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Physical Security Professional (PSP) credential has the following recertification information:

The Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification is renewed every three years. PSP certification holders must complete 60 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits during each three-year certification cycle. A recertification fee is required.

Additional information can be found on the ASIS Recertification website.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).