Exam Format

• Exam Code: PSP
• Certification Level: Professional
• Exam Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)
• Passing Score: ASIS does not publicly disclose an exact scaled score; exam scoring is based on psychometric analysis (commonly referenced as around ~650/1000 scaled or ~70–80% performance).
• Unscored Content: The exam includes unscored (pre-test) questions that are distributed throughout the test and do not affect the candidate’s score.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple-choice questions
• Number of Questions: 125 scored + 15 unscored (pre-test) for a total of up to 140 questions
• Hands-On Questions: The exam does not include simulation or lab questions — it is a computer-based multiple-choice exam designed to assess practical and applied knowledge.

Exam Policies

• Offline Proctoring: Exam is delivered via authorized testing partners (prometric/assessment centers) — rescheduling/cancellation policies are as per ASIS test delivery provider rules.
• Online Proctoring: Not universally available — typically taken at designated exam centers.
• Waiting Period: Re-take policies generally require a waiting period (often 90 days) between attempts if you do not pass initially.
• Retake Fee: Full exam fee charged for each subsequent attempt.

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: 3 years
• Renewal Options: Recertify by earning Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits — typically 60 credits over the three-year period.

Exam Fee

• ASIS Members: Approximately $580 USD (member pricing)
• Non-Members: Approximately $910 USD
• Taxes: Country-specific taxes may apply based on region and billing location.

Prerequisites

• Experience: Typically 3–5 years of professional experience in physical security, depending on education level and/or previous certifications (e.g., APP).
• Professional Conduct: Agreement to abide by the ASIS Certification Code of Conduct and standards of professional practice.
  There are no strict academic prerequisites (degrees are not mandatory), but relevant experience and a security background are required.

Exam Topics

The PSP exam covers three core domains reflecting the key areas of physical security practice.

• Conduct security surveys and risk assessments
• Identify assets, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Analyze impacts and determine mitigation strategies

• Design security systems and integrate technologies
• Apply risk results to system requirements
• Understand access control, intrusion detection, CCTV, barriers, and related technologies

• Procure and install security products
• Develop policies, procedures, operational measures
• Manage physical security programs and response mechanisms

Intended Audience

• Physical Security Manager
• Security Consultant
• Security Systems Designer
• Security Risk Analyst
• Facility Protection Specialist
• Asset Protection Manager

Career Impact

• Positions such as Physical Security Professional, Security Consultant, Security Program Manager, and Asset Protection Specialist.

• Varies by country — in the United States, PSP-certified professionals often command competitive salaries (around $90,000–$110,000+ USD, dependent on experience and role).

• PSP is globally recognized, enhances professional credibility, and is respected by employers seeking skilled practitioners in physical security.

Exam Mode

• The PSP exam is computer-based and must be taken at an authorized testing center affiliated with ASIS International and the exam delivery partner.

Exam Booking Link

• You can register for and schedule the PSP exam through the ASIS International Certification Portal:https://www.asisonline.org/certification/physical-security-professional/registration

After you pass the exam:

• Your PSP certification details will be available on the ASIS certification dashboard.
• Official documentation and digital badges (if applicable) can be accessed through the ASIS portal.

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