Certification: Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP)

Professionals working in sports safety and security are expected to have a firm grasp of public safety measures and understand how to apply those competencies in the unique environments created by entertainment venues and events. The NCS⁴ established the Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP) program to advance the sports safety and security industry by validating expertise in the following domains:

Business and Facility Management
Emergency Planning
Emergency Management
Legal and Regulatory
Crowd Management
Security Principles and Practice
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

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The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.