• Tom Herlihy
• Leslie Timmerman
• Ashley Sweetland
• Jody Peck
• Donna Fowler.  

The NCMS is proud to have its own Professional Certification Program. The Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Program is the result of a three-year effort by the Education & Training Committee, chaired by James Hickok, PhD., and is providing a new professional certification to qualified candidates who work within the U.S. National Industrial Security Program (NISP). This program is open to both NCMS members and non- members.

Requirements for Certification:

• Candidates must have at least five years experience in the security field;
• Candidates must be working in security at least part-time as part of their job description (normally a minimum of 10% of total hours worked);
• A written recommendation from candidate's supervisor. If candidate does not have a supervisor, a member of the NCMS Board of Directors may be contacted to provide a recommendation;
• A score of at least 75% on the ISP written examination;
• DOE Candidates also have the option to substitute for the written test the successful completion of the DOE Professional Enhancement Program in at least one security track from INFOSEC; PERSEC; PHYSEC; or Program, Planning, and Management;
• A completed application, along with payment in full, must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the scheduled test date. There will be no exceptions.
• ISPs will need to be re-certified every three years in order to maintain ISP status.

Testing

• Proctored test sessions will be held each year in conjunction with NCMS' Annual Training Seminar. The next one is scheduled during the NCMS 44th Annual Training Seminar. Additional proctored test sessions can be set up at the chapter level upon request. If a chapter would like to schedule a test session, please contact Sharon Tannahill at 610-971-4856.
• Candidates who would like to sit for a proctored test must send in a completed application, along with all collateral materials, no later than 30 days prior to the test date.
• Candidates will be notified of their acceptance or on-acceptance via mail at least two weeks prior to the test date.