NCMS Society of Industrial Security Professionals

Industrial Security Professional (ISP)

Credential: Industrial Security Professional (ISP)  ANSI resource
Credentialing Agency: NCMS Society of Industrial Security Professionals

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification is an intermediate-level credential intended for security professionals who act as Facility Security Officers, or an equivalent, for facilities that protect classified government information and material. Candidates must take and pass a written examination with a focus on the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and requirements of related government security programs. Candidates must also have five years of relevant work experience, submit a recommendation from a current supervisor, and adhere to the NCMS code of ethics.

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

Industrial Security Professional (ISP)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 5 years
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements 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

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

NCMS Society of Industrial Security Professionals

994 Old Eagle School Road
Suite 1019
Wayne, PA  19087-1866

Phone: (610) 971-4856

Fax: (610) 971-4859
Email: info@classmgmt.com

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Candidates must have at least five years of cumulative experience in the industrial security field.

NOTE: Military or police experience alone does not qualify; such service must include substantial industrial security experience within these professions to qualify for the five-year experience requirement. Each case will be determined based upon its merits. Final determinations will be made by the ISP Certification Committee.

Candidates must be working in industrial security at least part-time as part of their job description (a minimum of 10% of their total workload) for the experience to qualify.

Candidates do not need to be currently working in industrial security to apply for the exam as long as their work history satisfies the five year minimum requirement.

The Industrial Security Professional (ISP) credential has the following other requirements:

  • Candidates must provide a written recommendation from their supervisor. If a candidate does not have a supervisor, a member of the NCMS Board of Directors or an ISP in good standing may provide a recommendation.
  • Candidates must submit a completed application, collateral materials, and payment to the NCMS headquarters no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled test date.

Written Exam

  • Security Administration and Management
    • National Industrial Security Program
    • Records & Documentation
    • Required Reports
    • Facility Clearances
    • Oversight & Audits
    • Incidents of Security Concern
  • Document Security
    • Creation & Marking
    • Accountability
    • Transmission & Receipting
    • Retention
    • Reproduction
    • Destruction
  • Information Systems Security
    • Administrative & Procedural Controls
    • System Security Plans
    • Accreditation
    • Audits
    • Physical Protections
  • Physical Security
    • Storage and Lock Requirements
    • Closed & Restricted Areas
    • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
    • Central Alarm Stations & Requirements
    • Access Controls
  • Personnel Security
    • Clearances
    • Forms
    • Adjudication
    • JPAS
    • e-QIP
  • International Security
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Foreign Classified Contracts
    • Access, Marking, and Handling Foreign Classified Information
    • Export Control Regulations
    • International Visits
  • Classification
    • Classification Policy
    • Classification System
    • DD Forms 254 & Security Classification Guides
    • Subcontracting
    • Downgrading & Declassification
  • Security Education
    • Requirements
    • Content
    • Techniques
    • Records
  • Audits and Self-Assessments
    • Government Audits
    • Facility Self-Inspections
    • Other Required Audits

    Candidates must preselect two of the following electives so that five (5) questions from each elective can be included on the individual’s exam.

    • COMSEC/TEMPEST
    • Counterintelligence
    • Intellectual Property
    • Operations Security (OPSEC)
    • Special Access Programs (SAP)

Exam Preparation Resources

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

RECERTIFICATION

Industrial Security Professional (ISP)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Industrial Security Professional (ISP) credential has the following recertification information:

  • The ISP certification is renewed every three years and those certified must earn 60 CEUs and pay the renewal fee.
  • No more than 50% of the claimed recertification CEU credits can come from membership and voluntary service activities. At least 50% of the CEU credits must come from attending or teaching security-related educational programs and courses; and providing security-related instruction, speeches, presentations, or publications.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

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Star

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

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ICAC

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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