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The South Carolina Private Security Professionals Association (SCPSPA) provides unexcelled professional development opportunities and a trusted network of collaboration.
As a professional member service association, SCPSPA is dedicated to improving the services of the private security industry, representing the professional and business interests of our members. We are South Carolina’s premier organization for security professionals and will continue to raise the bar for professionalism in the security industry.
The SCPSPA delivers a strong Member Value Proposition defining the “Core Member Values” received by the members which include:
Advocacy initiatives benefitting security professionals.
Develop and strengthen contacts to help you advance in your career.
Network/collaborate with peers to solve problems, discuss issues, and capitalize on opportunities.
Professional education and development.
Receive recognition for exceptional achievement or valor.
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You do not have to own a security company to join SCPSPA.
SCPSPA Membership Benefits
Your membership will provide you with powerful and unequaled member benefits available only through SCPSPA. The benefits will include and not be limited to the knowledge and skills required for you to excel and take your profession to the next level.
Educational Benefits
Training seminars on the issues that are important to our members and their businesses.
Our Annual Conference brings together industry experts and private security companies to discuss topics concerning the security industry and provides members with the opportunity to network with peers from across the state.
Training and Compliance
Training programs available to help private security employers comply with SLED training regulations, to include future plans for a member portal and training database which will allow members an online database system to track officer’s training and print certificates.
Network Partner Programs
SCPSPA membership can improve your business.
Our discount and affinity programs can bring substantial savings on your costs, and our client referral program can help bring in new business.
Carefully chosen and vetted, each partner has pledged to offer our membership the best value for the goods and services that you use every day.
Information Sharing
SCPSPA strives to disseminate the latest industry news; member updates from SLED and SCPSPA are disseminated via email, social networking mediums such as Facebook, Instagram and the SCPSPA blog.
Political Action and Advocacy
Our Security Political Action Committee helps support elected officials and candidates who are proponents of SCPSPA and our industry.
Other Benefits
Training Discounts
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Affordable Insurance Coverage Programs*
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Participation in Job Fairs/Job Boards
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Discounted Tickets to Sporting/Entertainment Events*
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Fallen Officer Support*
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*Coming soon
SCPSPA Membership Code of Ethics
Functionality You Will Love
Integrity & Honesty
Members must conduct themselves with the highest moral principles and avoid any actions that could compromise their integrity.
Respect for the Law
Members must adhere to all applicable laws and regulations and work collaboratively with law enforcement agencies when necessary.
Confidentialty
Members have a duty and should protect confiential information entrusted to them by the association, their employers, and clients.
Professional Conduct
Members should maintain a professional demeanor, acting with courtesy, and avoiding conflicts of interest.