CERTIFIED HOMELAND PROTECTION PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or a Citizen of a Country in which the U.S. does not have Sanctions
• At least 21 years of age
• No felony convictions
• No dishonorable discharge from the U.S. military (for U.S. Veterans only)
• Neither a record of disciplinary action from any state, province or territory, or licensing or certification board within the past ten years nor subject under any such investigation
• Current employment or volunteer in Public Safety and/or Security area.

Experience

•  At least four years of professional or volunteer experience in a Supervisory Position or function, with at least three of those years in a responsible charge is required for this level in any Public Safety or Security area (Law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, safety, fire/rescue, etc.) or related area (Public health, volunteer management, chaplains, etc.)

Education

• Associates or Bachelor Degree or a combination of work experience and classes attended (to be determined by the certification board)
• Course work in the knowledge areas as approved by the Certification review committee. NSA Course Certificates, NDPCI Certificates, FEMA and DHS Course Certificates in the knowledge areas will be automatically accepted.