Our Screening Process

Certified Protective Detail uses an extensive screening process when hiring officers and continues with intensive candidate evaluation for specific jobs. We focus on “screening-in” the best candidate by matching the skills of the officer to the skill requirements needed for the job. Our typical screening process may include the following:

  • DPS, Licensing Verification

  • DMV History

  • 10-year employment background check

  • Personal reference check

  • Comprehensive drug screening

  • Proof of legal right to work in United States of America

  • Orientation testing and evaluation sessions

  • Client involvement and recommendations

  • Written honesty evaluation (where permitted by law)

CPR, AED and First Aid Training

More than a half million people suffer from cardiac arrest each year. On average it takes paramedics six minutes to arrive and up to nine minutes to begin giving lifesaving care. By that time, brain damage may have already occurred. Certified Protective Detail officers are trained with the latest techniques from the American Heart Association guidelines so that you are always prepared for the unexpected. Consider CPD as your

"FIRST RESPONDERS"

Lifesaving skills taught include:

  • Determining unconsciousness

  • Clearing an obstructed airway

  • Rescue breathing

  • Performing CPR

  • Usage of an automated external defibrillator (AED)

Our Training Process

All officers and supervisors at Certified Protective Detail have passed all requirements of the State of Arizona.  The professional training of officers consists of the following:

  • Emergency preparedness

  • Anti-terrorism techniques

  • Emergency evacuation

  • Mob control

  • Complete apprehension and arrest procedures

  • Specific training and usage of verbal de-escalation techniques

  • Personal hygiene

  • Surveillance techniques

  • Public relations

  • Workplace safety instructions

  • Arrest procedures for security personnel

  • Baton Certification

  • Emergency preparedness: earthquake, fire and bomb threats

  • First aid, AED and CPR

  • Hostage preparedness

  • Basic law for security officers

  • Observation skills and reporting

  • Handcuff, pepper spray (OC), Taser and Firearm.

  • Use of force

  • Union strike preparedness

  • Trespassing

  • Much more...

Officer Screening & Training

Officer Training Skills

Officer Training Skills

Certified Protective Detail Officers are the sentinels in our company. CPD officers are the enforcers of policies and laws inside the companies. They are the key elements of peacekeeping inside companies and private property premises. CPD officers will prevent theft, and other crimes from happening to your business. Certified Protective Detail provides its officers with the right knowledge, skills, and instincts essential to the company’s safety and survival. In today’s modern world, security officers need to be a cut above the rest. They need to be trained a little higher than your average mall cop.