How do I become a CSO instructor?
To become a CSO instructor, the applicant must submit an Instructor Application to DCJS and meet the following criteria:
Office of Campus Policing and Security
I am a certified CSO, what should I do?
CSO certification is valid for 2 years. Within those 2 years, CSOs are required to receive 16 hours of campus security related training and have their point of contact submit an Application for Re-Certification and accompanying documentation to DCJS.
Are there any waivers or extensions for the certification process?
If, for some reason, training cannot be met in the provided 180 days, a Certification Program - Permission for Extension request may be submitted to DCJS. The CSO point of contact must sign off on the form and indicate the reason for the extension request. Extensions may be granted in the instance of illness, military service, etc.
What is the process for certification?
Once hired, based on the requirements above, a CSO applicant must complete the following within 180 days:
Who can become a CSO?
To become a CSO, you must be hired by a campus or university and meet these requirements: (or hold a private security specialist certification or work part-time under 120 hrs annually)
- be a US citizen or legal resident,
- undergo a background check,
- possess a high-school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and
- be at least 18 years of age.