SPO

We asked 32 job seekers about their SPO. This is what they told us:
  • 47% of job seekers said "required for my current job" was the biggest reason for earning their SPO
  • 84% said earning their SPO helped them make more money
  • 81% said earning their SPO helped them get a job
  • 94% said they would recommend a family member or friend earn their SPO

What are people saying about getting a SPO?

Did this certification help you make more money?

84%

Did this certification help you make more money?

84% said earning their SPO helped them make more money.Based on 31 responses

Did this certification help you get a job?

81%

Did this certification help you get a job?

81% said earning their SPO helped them get a job.Based on 31 responses

Would you recommend this certification?

94%

Would you recommend this certification?

94% said they would recommend a family member of friend to earn their SPO.Based on 31 responses

Why did you decide to earn your SPO?

Based on 32 responses
Required for my current job
47%
Make more money
41%
Changing careers
28%
Get an edge over other candidates
12%
Help my career progression
41%
Other
12%

What was your job title after earning this certification?

Based on 22 responses
Police OfficerView jobs
45%
CaptainView jobs
9%
Security OfficerView jobs
9%
Security GuardView jobs
5%
InstructorView jobs
5%
Other job titles: 6

What do people wish they knew before earning their SPO?

22 people answered
“This certification is very physically demanding.“
Jun 10, 2020
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“Not all security jobs require you to be armed to make more money“
May 12, 2020
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“I'm glade I know everything about this certification cause I learn a lot and love what I do .“
Jan 23, 2020
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“That with or without it doesn't help you make more money.“
Jan 11, 2020
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“How hard the training was also that it was not required for the job I have now.“
Sep 21, 2019
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What advice would you give to someone interested in earning their SPO?

24 people answered
“I would tell them its something good to have to further your career.“
Jun 17, 2020
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“Be prepared to be physical and earn some bruises.“
Jun 10, 2020
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“The process can be very stressful so be patient and keep calm“
May 12, 2020
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“I will tell them go for it and no matter how hard it get keep it pushing cause it's worth it at the end.“
Jan 23, 2020
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“Get as much hands on training as you can before you take test.anybody can be book smart,but if you actually know how to fix a/c system,you won't be an idiot when it's your turn to perform.“
Dec 10, 2019
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