His entire life, from his BA in Criminal Justice to his years spent teaching both police and private industry, he has been devoted to keeping businesses and people safe, starting with twenty-two years protecting our country's assets while in the Air Force Security Police (retired, June 1998). Phillip's experience includes eight years as a California Law Enforcement Officer, eleven years as a firearms instructor, fifteen years as a private investigator, and three years as the Director of Security for a contract security company for the movie industry.

In 1996, he became one of only 4,200 active security professionals world wide designated a "Certified Protection Professional" (CCP), by the professional certification board of the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS). He is a member of the ASIS Los Angeles Chapter, whereby he volunteers to teach the investigations section of the CCP review class.

Currently, Phillip is working on a federally funded workplace violence prevention project at UCLA's School of Public Health, for the Southern California Injury Prevention Research Center. Phillip currently travels to hotels, movie studios, and various police stations providing lectures and completes security surveys. He is often brought in as a guest speaker and teacher, conducting security seminars.

To find out more, ask Phillip directly via his e-mail phillip@phillipfsmith.com.

Nine (9) years of security experience, at least three (3) years in "Responsible charge" of a security function.

A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education and seven (7) years security experience.

Applicant must not have any criminal convictions and must adhere to the CPP code of Ethics.