The Certified Surveillance Professional (CSP) designation is a self-study program. A list of the Domains covered in the CSP exam and recommended study reference materials are listed below.
The IACSP will present webinars and other training opportunities based on the reference materials listed below and other resources as they are made available.
The CSP examination will be held at different locations throughout the US on a quarterly basis and at times will be provided online. CSP members may sit for the examination at a time and place of their choosing.
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REFERENCE |
AUTHOR |
|---|---|
| Advanced Advantage Play | Jacobson, Elliot |
| ASIS General Security Risk Assessment Guideline (2003) |
ASIS Commission on Standards and Guidelines |
| Card Counting for the Casino Executive | Zender, Bill |
| Casino Game Protection | Forte, Steve |
| Casino Math |
Hannum, Robert C. |
| Casino and Resorts Investigations |
Boss, Derk J. |
| Casino Operations Management |
Fox, Jim |
| Casino Security and Gaming Surveillance |
Boss, Derk J. |
| Cheating Tells | IACSP Best Practices |
| Conducting Surveillance Audits in a Gaming Environment |
IACSP Best Practice |
| Emergency Planning and Response | IACSP Best Practices |
| IACSP Code of Ethics | IACSP Code of Ethics |
| Intelligent Network Video |
Nilsson, Fredrik Axis Communication |
| Investigations | ASIS Commission on Standards and Guidelines |
| Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention | Lawrence Fennelly |
| Video Review, Investigation, and Retention in Gaming Environments |
IACSP Best Practice |
Domains, Tasks, and Knowledge Declarations
Domain I: Surveillance Tradecraft
Knowledge of:
- Patrols
- Camera Set-up and Tri-Shots
- Audits
- Close Watches
- Video Review
- Evidence Handling and Storage
- Casino Math
Domain II: Game Protection
Knowledge of:
- Table Games Protection
- Slot Protection
- Sports Book Protection
- Keno/Bingo Protection
- Blackjack Basic Strategy
- Card Counting
- Money Management Systems
- Cheating Tells
- Title 31 Reporting
- Casino/Gaming Analytics
Domain III: Loss Prevention
Knowledge of:
- Internal Theft and Fraud
- Retail Operations
Domain IIII: Video Technology and Analytics
Knowledge of:
- Understanding the Components of a surveillance system and their integration
Domain V: Investigations and Reporting
Knowledge of:
- Investigative Techniques and Protocols
- Reporting and Communication
Domain VI: Emergency Planning and Response
Knowledge of:
- Emergence Planning
- Emergency Response
Domain VII: Risk Management
Knowledge of:
- Common Types of Risk/Liability
- Deterring Risk/Liability Incidents
- Investigating and documenting risk management/liability incidents