INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL SECURITY STUDIES

Enhancing Security as a Professional Career

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PROSPECTUS2017/18

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A centre of excellence in security

risk management, cyber security,

counter terrorism, executive leadership

and management development.

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About IPSSOver the years, Institute of Professional Security Studies (IPSS) has developed strong international and local collaboration and partnerships. IPSS has adopted the principles of the Business Excellence and quality assurance Model, in both its internal management and in developing its programs to meet the needs of a dynamic industry. As a result, IPSS is now emerging as a “Centre of Excellence” for security and offers exclusive quality in the contents and delivery of knowledge on the subject of security. IPSS has strong corporate values that guide our development, policies and service levels.

IPSS has highly experienced faculty drawn from experienced backgrounds in the private security industry, the military, police and security studies disciplines. It has an elite panel of Security Industry experts and eminent educationalist on its Advisory Board.

IPSS is a Security Education and Training Institute in KENYA. It is committed to professionalizing the Industry in East African Region and developing a structured career path for the youth and members of the Police service and Armed Forces joining the private security industry.

IPSS is currently spearheading the Secure-Kenya 2030 project. The Pillars of the Secure Kenya 2030 listed below are guided by the concept and need to develop an integrated security approach well founded at the community level i.e. uplifting the level of security awareness and establishing structures for effective information gathering & reporting.

The project is aimed at developing a network of Partners, individuals and organizations who are committed and share a common vision of establishing a safe and secure business environment in Kenya by 2030.

The secure Kenya 2030 is a private sector lead initiative that aims at building partnerships and developing networks with the Government, individuals, professions, organizations and leaders at all levels who share the common vision of ensuring that Kenyan’s are fully involved and engaged in establishing a safe & secure Country.

• Capacity Building - establish an Army of one million security trained, specialized and certified professionals to drive the vision.

• Community Security – integrated and structured process aimed at establishing secure communities in all our neighbourhoods.

• Leadership – aim at identifying, training and cultivating the servant Leadership

• Ethical Business – these will be our strategic partners who share the vision, determination and commitment to ethical conduct, decent work practices and uplifting the level of security and safety in their organizations equal to the challenges of the future. Their Business will be founded and distinguished by the values of operational excellence, ethics and integrity that are key in establishing a corrupt free business environment.

IPSS is spearheading the coordination, collaboration and implementation of Secure Kenya 2030 private sector strategy aligned with Kenya’s vision 2030.

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OUR VISIONProfessionalize the private security industry in Kenya through a structured career growth that ensures proper training, specialization and certification at all levels.

OUR MISSIONTo be the centre of excellence in Professional Security Training and Leadership development that will shape the future of Business Security management. An Institute dedicated to encourage excellence, standards, quality and ethics in the practice of the security profession through the enhancement of education, knowledge, skills and competences through partnership with Public and Private sector along with other international stake-holders.

OBJECTIVESIPSS is committed to:-

• Implement the SECURE KENYA 2030 private sector program aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030.

• Develop and promote the practice of security as a profession.

• Professionalizing the security industry by promoting standards, ethics and competence in the discharge of responsibilities.

• Respond to the need for competent, well trained and knowledgeable security practitioners who can effectively manage complex security crimes and risk management programs.

• Provide common platform to collaborate and compliment government efforts in crime prevention.

• Improve the public perception knowledge and understanding of security and crime prevention

• Collaborate with all the other institutions and associations dealing with issues that affect community security, safety and improving of quality of life.

• Respond to the need for competent and well trained security practitioner who can effectively manage complex corporate security risk management programs in a dynamic security environment.

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WHY IPSS • IPSS provides multi-purpose classrooms and common space for specialized security training

• IPSS Executive Selection Division (ESD) provides a great forum to network and also position you for career placement and advancement.

• IPSS aims to keep you on top of your career and security professionalism and provides you with a platform to demonstrate your capability and serve the community.

• Offers support to maximize on the need for continued enrolment for the Basic security training and Continuing Education professional development courses.

• Supports the full range of the FSTC program model, complete with new and expanded Critical Program Areas (CPAs) i.e. Counter Terrorism, Security technology , Close Protection, Security Defensive driving , Business crisis management, Emergency Planning, Response and Disaster Preparedness.

• IPSS will facilitate the launch of new specialized training courses and certification programs while supporting the growth of our Academic and Corporate sector specific training

• IPSS provides a forum of unlimited opportunities to exchange information, experiences and ideas with top professionals and colleagues.

• IPSS is spearheading the public-private partnership in support of the government’s effort to counter terrorism, corruption, drug abuse in workplace, insecurity and the various business crimes, e.g. fraud, counterfeits, employee theft etc.

• IPSS professional security development programs ensure that security professionals get immediate recognition they deserve and also get certification for their knowledge in security management.

• Will differentiate it- self from other programs by providing experiential, tactical and hands-on learning for all students.

• IPSS will also be key in supporting security R&D programs.

OUR PARTNERS

NITA National Industrial Training Authority

International Leadership University, Kilimani

Sacura Martial Arts Academy

Peleza Services Limited JP International Examinations

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IPSS is a leader providing of training and recruitment solutions for the Security, Investigations, Risk Management and Public Safety sector. IPSS specializes in providing quality training and recruitment solutions to both the unemployed and persons seeking a career change within the following industries:

• Security

• Security Equipment

• Hospitality

• Investigations

• Aviation Screening

Having operated effectively since 2000, we are acknowledged as providing quality training which leads to employment for the majority of our graduates.

IPSS provides students with employment and career advice to help achieve their goals. Our Student Support Services team are experts in:

• Interview Preparation

• Resume Development

• Arranging Job Interviews

• Development of employability skills

Complex Institute of Education prides itself on providing quality accredited and non-accredited training to:

• the public

• the unemployed

• various corporate levels

For example, within the Security sector we deliver:

• short courses

• tailored on line programs

• Certificates II, III, IV and Diploma qualifications

• Security officer training is structured into three-level training segments:

Level 1 – Basic Officer Training - this training course builds a foundation of basic security skills. Training topics: Powers to Arrest, Roles and Responsibilities, Police Relations, and Report Writing.

Level 2 – Intermediate Officer Training - This course focuses on increased learning and demonstrating competency through testing of the content of the training. Training topics: Post Orders and Assignments, Officer Awareness, Access Control, and Communications.

Level 3 – Advanced Officer Training - Our Advanced Certification training covers more than 30 security training topics. Training topics: Liability and Legal Aspects, Public Relations, and Evacuation Procedures.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICESIPSS in collaboration with ILU – International Leadership Univesity, JP International (UK), NITA and Hotel Security are providing a structured professional development training and on-going support services to develop skills and competences for the private security industry.

IPSS through its international collaboration and partnership, key government and corporate bodies in creating a security specific industry training and security risk management programs that in corporate prior learning assessment

IPSS is offering valuable professional training, internship, mentorship and employment placement services to all members of the community, from unemployed youth who wish to enter the security industry, to security professionals who are currently working within the security industry and Government security agents i.e. Police, NYS, and Defence forces, as part of their exit/ resettlement strategy. IPSS also supplies V.I.P close protection service, security drivers and trained staff to all security employer, licensed security firms and firearm holders who require field certification training.

ONGOING SUPPORT & RESOURCESIPSS provides an ongoing support network to all IPSS individual and corporate members, security employers, police forces and many other government agencies throughout the Region. IPSS trainers use the latest training concepts and keep up to date with the latest in international technologies as certified Trainer of Trainers.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a crucial component of the skills development process as it acts as the ideal platform from which to assess competency levels, and develop training mechanisms that precede qualifications.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) offers substantive benefits to individuals, employers and providers.

IPSS supplies a unique membership support service to all graduates. The membership system allows access to a comprehensive information service, employment register and professional backup network service.

IPSS provides a Security Career Path Training System, designed to offer a true career path to those people who wish to achieve their personal goals and ambitions within the private security industry.

Our objective is to help educate the community and members of the security industry with the necessary skills that are required to successfully deter, detect, guard, protect and safeguard the community and their assets with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

COMMUNITY – FIRST RESPONDERS (GREEN CROSS) PROGRAM

IPSS under our secure communities program will be implementing crime watch and First responders certification training to enhance community safety and emergency preparedness.

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CORPORATE TRAINING PROGRAMSSecurity professionals and managers with security responsibilities must continually improve their own knowledge of effective methods and techniques. They must also be familiar with current technology so they can evaluate security products and coordinate their effective use in supporting corporate security philosophy and procedures. Security officers must also receive periodic training. Not only does training improve their performance, it demonstrates a commitment to investing in your personnel and the value of the services they perform.

Effective training is difficult to find. Much of the security training that is offered is specialized in nature. Often, training must take place at a distant locations, forcing a choice between incurring the expense of sending several individuals or sending just one or two to be trained. The risks of training only one or two individuals are obvious. The security training offered by IPSS is productive, cost-effective, and available at your locations.

Corporate Training is:

• Suited to the needs of security professionals, managers & security officers.

• Modular in nature, allowing training to be scheduled more easily.

• Detailed enough to keep interest and teach concepts effectively.

• Available at the client location or at our Campus at ILU – Kilimani and Athi River..

• Customizable to meet your specific training needs.

• Taught by qualified security professionals with TOT certification.

CRAFT LEVEL COURSES

CERTIFICATE LEVEL TRAINING DURATION MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CERTIFYING

BODY

1 Security Guard 1 Month Police Cert of Good Conduct/E,D-,D or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

2 Door Supervisor 1 Month Police Cert of Good Conduct/E,D-,D or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

3 Spectator Safety 1 Month Police Cert of Good Conduct/E,D-,D or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

4 Investigator 1 Month Police Cert of Good Conduct/E,D-,D or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

CERTIFICATE LEVEL

1 Security Officer 2 weeks Craft/D+,C-, or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

2 CCTV Ops Course 2 weeks Craft/D+,C-, or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

3 AVSEC 2 weeks Craft/D+,C-, or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

4 Cargo Security 2 weeks Craft/D+,C-, or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

5 Training of Trainers 2 weeks Diploma in any Field IPSS JP / IQ

6 Disaster management 2 weeks Craft/D+,C-, or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

7 Security Investigator 2 weeks Craft/D+,C-, or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

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DIPLOMA

1 Security Management 1 year Certificate / C, C+, B- or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

2 Forensic Criminology 1 year Certificate / C, C+, B- or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

3 Aviation Security Management 1 year Certificate / C, C+, B- or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

4 CCTV management 1 year Certificate / C, C+, B- or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

5 Disaster Management 1 year Certificate / C, C+, B- or Equivalent IPSS JP / IQ

HIGHER DIPLOMA

1 Security Management 2 Years Diploma JP/IPSS JP / IQ

2 Criminology 2 Years Diploma JP/IPSS JP / IQ

3 Disaster Management 2 Years Diploma JP/IPSS JP / IQ

BACHELORS DEGREE

1 Security Management 4 Years Higher Diploma (2 Years) or C+ (4 Years)

IPSS / ILU /JP ILU

2 Criminology 4 Years Higher Diploma (2 Years) or C+ (4 Years)

IPSS /ILU /JP ILU

3 Disaster Management 4 Years Higher Diploma (2 Years) or C+ (4 Years)

IPSS /ILU /JP ILU

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Institute of Professional Security Studies Kilimani

P.O. Box 34987—00100 Nairobi, Kenya

0722 311 701, 0792 308 295, 0707 933 521 info@ipsskenya.com www.ipsskenya.com