PIONEER TRAINING INSTITUTE CENTRE FOR DISTANCE & ONLINE LEARNING DIPLOMA IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT OUTLINE
SECURITY MANAGEMENT STUDIES Pioneer Training Institute has specifically identified security management and criminal justice programs among its cluster of strategic studies to be offered through its new Distance Learning Arm. This is in view of a need to enhance the practice of criminology, forensic sciences, criminal psychology and other behavioral and social sciences in understanding criminal behaviors and dealing with the prevailing crime and security problems in the region. It has therefore developed a diploma programs in Security Management through which students can advance to Advanced Diplomas or Bachelors programs in Security Management, Criminal Justice Studies, and Economic Crimes Management etc. Security is defined as those means which serve to protect and preserve a society and allow for the conduct of activities within the organization or society without disruption. It consists of people, structures, systems and procedures. The need for security emanates from an aspect of fear which is a permanent feature in human behavior due to the criminality and anarchism prevalent in our societies. Security is a feature of human interactions from the individual right up to the global level. It is clear that the need for security training rests on our quest to increase security. This is intricately linked to the types of threats that prevail in a society. These could include threats to personal safety, personal property, organizational assets and communal interests. There is no doubt that the public order and security sectors are of vital importance in the region. The tragedy is that these sectors are dominated by poorly trained personnel. The best example of this is seen in most of our state s criminal justice systems and private security sectors where most of the personnel operate with just basic induction training. In the law enforcement sectors the emphasis has always been on physical drills, military discipline and shooting skills. There is a lack of analytic, investigative and forensic and security management skills essential in dealing with high tech crime and sophisticated criminal behaviors. Similarly, in private security industry the traditional rungu welding guard is of no practical use under the changing crime and security scenario. The industry is now seeing need for training in modern security management skills, techniques and technology. It is in view of the above that the Pioneer Training Institute is rolling out a professional security management training course with flexible delivery modes. Special attention has been devoted to the preparation of this curriculum to ensure that it contains all of the 2
required modules necessary in modern safety, crime prevention and security management. This will include the knowledge of information management technology, CCTV systems and other security technology and management skills. This course is intended to provide a comprehensive training pathway for public and private security personnel who undertake security work on a full or part time basis, and those who seek new careers or promotion in the field of security. The primary targets will thus include; police, prison, council inspectorate, military, intelligence and administration officers. Others are personnel from the private sectors such as; business enterprises, financial institutions, accounting and audit firms and security officers from private security, investigation firms and the banking sector. The courses are also very relevant to school leavers aspiring for careers in public and private security sectors. COURSE OBJECTIVES The main objective of this security management course is to provide comprehensive training in order to enhance professionalism and skills in public and private sector security management. Specific Objectives Learners will acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes on security management Learners will understand the administration of public safety and security organizations. Learners will understand their roles in an integrated public and private sector security system. Learners will establish a pool of knowledge that will lead to professionalism in the public and private security sectors. Learners will understand the role of legal, criminology and behavioral sciences knowledge in security practice. Learners will demonstrate the application of security management principles in crime prevention, safety and loss prevention TRAINING OUTCOMES Learners will benefit from the program in the following ways: Improved performance for public and private safety and security personnel. Enhanced professionalism An integration of public and private sector security. Expanded job market opportunities 3
Promotions Certification by Pioneer Training Institute Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Investigator (PCI) certifications STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME Modules: 12 Modules (36 credits) inclusive of Internship/Project Duration: 9/12 months Mode: Distance Learning/One day per week/ Evening classes (3 days per week) Core Modules 101 Introduction to Security Management 102 Introduction to Psychology And Crime 103 Criminology and Criminal Justice Systems 104 Crime Prevention 105 Legal Issues in Security Management 106 Principles of Management 107 Public Relations & Customer Care 108 Internship/Project Specialization Modules Option 1: Physical Security Management 109. Physical Security 110. Asset Protection 111. Security Technology 112. Risk Analysis & Loss Prevention Option 2: Institutional Security Management 113. Institutional Security Management 114. Access Control 115. Crisis & Emergency Management Option 3: Critical Infrastructure Security Management 117. Critical Infrastructure Security 118. Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism 119. Information Security management 4
Option 4: Retail Security 120. Retail Security 109. Physical Security 115. Crisis & Emergency Management Option 7: International Security Management 121. International Security management 122. UN and International security agencies 123. Aviation security 118. Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism OPTIONS 6: Security Management in Banking 124. Forensic Accounting 125. Fraud investigation & Management 126. Computer/Cyber Crime OPTIONS 5: Security Management & Investigations 127. Criminal Investigation 125. Fraud investigation & Management 126. Computer/Cyber Crime 128. Interviewing and Interrogation Option 8 Security Management (Generic) Any four units from the above groups of specializations COURSE FEES FEES ITEM TOTAL FEES KSHS Admission Fees 3,000 Tuition Fees 4,000 per Module /48,000 Library Fees 3,000 Internal Examinations 500 per Module /6,000 TOTAL 60,000 Please note that registration for Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Investigator (PCI) or any other external certifications will be charged extra 5