Security Professional Organizations and Associations
Participation in security guard or security related professional organization can offer considerable advantages. You can just browse the organization’s website for industry specific resources at no cost. You may receive additional benefits by paying membership dues.
Some organizations will send newsletters or professional journals. Just receiving periodic correspondences can be a reminder to network with other professionals and keep you motivated to continue to pursue your goals.
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Security Guard Professional Organizations
- International Foundation for Protection Officers
- California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA)
- United Federation of Special Police and Security Officers, Inc.
- Michigan Contract Security Association
- Private Officer International
- United Government Security Officers of America
Security Industry Related Associations
- International Foundation for Protection Officers
- Security Industry Association
- ASIS International
- Security Industry Alarm Coalition
- National Association of Security Companies: Good place to research employers
- Electronic Security Association
- INTERNATIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ISMA)
- The National Council of Investigation and Security Services, Inc.
- Informations Systems Security Association
- The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)
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