SMA Professional Security Qualification
Investigations
Investigation Management, Interviewing & Evidence
- 10 Hours
- Online, self-paced
- 1 Month LMS Access
Program overview
Course Introduction
Investigations is a professional training course designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to support and manage security investigations effectively.
The course focuses on investigation management, interviewing, vehicle searches, crime scene response, evidence collection, report writing, and apprehension and detention procedures. It helps security professionals understand how information is gathered, documented, evaluated, and communicated during security investigations.
The course also develops practical awareness of investigative follow-up, evidence handling, professional interviewing, photographic documentation, and accurate security reporting.
What You Will Learn
- Fundamentals of managing security investigations
- Investigation planning, follow-up, and information management
- Key management skills required during investigations
- Handling personnel concerns and investigation-related issues
- Conducting professional security interviews
- Understanding the difference between interviewing and interrogation
- Interviewing techniques, rapport, communication, and note-taking
- Administrative interviews and due diligence investigations
- Introduction to vehicle searches and security considerations
- Commercial vehicle search considerations
- Crime scene response and scene preservation
- Personal protective equipment during crime scene response
- Photographic documentation and evidence recording
- Principles of evidence collection and documentation
- Security report writing and incident documentation
- Gathering and organizing information for investigation reports
- Apprehension and detention procedures
- Understanding authority and appropriate use of force
- Professional investigative decision-making and documentation
Course Curriculum
- 01Module 1 – Managing Investigations
- 02Module 2 – Interviewing
- 03Module 3 – Introduction to Vehicle Searches
- 04Module 4 – Crime Scene Response and Evidence Collection
- 05Module 5 – The Importance of Report Writing to the Security Operation
Course Format
Online, self-paced learning through the Secure Move Academy learning platform.
The course does not include live or recorded classes.
Course Materials
Course materials are provided chapter by chapter through the Secure Move Academy learning platform to support structured and progressive learning.
Assessment
The Investigations qualification includes one final paper.
A minimum score of 65% is required to pass the final paper.
Learners who do not achieve the required passing score may retake the final paper after 2 days until the required passing score is achieved.
Earn Your Investigations Credential
Upon successful completion of the course and required assessment, learners earn a Secure Move Academy Investigations credential.
The credential is available in a shareable and downloadable format.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Security officers and supervisors
- Security managers and investigation personnel
- Loss prevention and asset protection professionals
- Security personnel responsible for incident investigations
- Personnel involved in interviewing and evidence collection
- Military and law enforcement personnel transitioning into security
- Security professionals seeking to strengthen their investigative skills
- Individuals preparing for a career in security investigations
Requirements
No prior qualification or specific experience is required to enroll in this course.
What's Included?
- Chapter-wise Investigations course materials
- 1 month of LMS access
- One final paper
- Retake opportunity after 2 days if required
- Shareable and downloadable Investigations credential upon successful completion
Course Details
- Course
- Investigations
- Duration
- 10 Hours
- Format
- Online, self-paced
- LMS Access
- 1 Month
- Assessment
- One Final Paper
- Passing Score
- 65%
- Course Fee
- $15 USD
- Eligibility
- No prior qualification required
Start your training
Ready to Begin Your Investigations Training?
Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage investigations, conduct professional interviews, collect and document evidence, prepare accurate reports, and support effective security investigations.
$15 USD
