PSI Academy
Training the Next Generation of Urban
Security Operators.
Professionalizing the security sector through disciplined training and collaborative innovation.
We transform practitioners into industry leaders to build a safer future.
ABOUT US
Who We Are
Redefining the Standard of Private Security
The Private Security Industry Academy (PSI Academy) is a transformative force dedicated to professionalizing the security sector. We address deep-rooted industry challenges through a simple, collaborative, and highly disciplined approach.
Our mission is to evolve practitioners from transactional providers into essential, professionalized industry leaders by focusing on:
Professionalism: Redefining the sector as a pillar of national safety.
Discipline & Insight: Providing research-driven, documented solutions.
Global Standards: Aligning international benchmarks with the Nigerian context, from Oil & Gas to Executive Protection.
What We Do
PSI Academy operates through two strategic pillars designed to transform the private security landscape through education and narrative shifting.
Redefining the Industry Narrative
We are dedicated to changing the national perception of private security by shifting the narrative among stakeholders and the public.
Standardization: Developing sustainable solutions for guards and security companies.
Professional Recognition: Introducing formal certifications at administrative and specialist levels.
Career Progression: Mapping systematic pathways from Operator to Policymaker.
Centralized Opportunity: A specialized Job Board connecting certified talent with premium roles.
Educating and Building Capacity
We build internal competence through structured training and regulatory alignment, covering 8 Security Professionalisms and 55 Career Specializations.
Core & Specialized Fields: From Physical and Cybersecurity to Risk Management and Intelligence.
Inclusive Learning: Training designed for everyone from frontline personnel to top management.
Thought Leadership: Regular publications and research to foster industry-wide learning.
Governance: Specialized courses in legal frameworks and executive decision-making.
By evolving a self-sustaining system of excellence, we ensure that every participant is equipped to meet the security demands of today and tomorrow.
Faculties & Specializations
At PSI Academy, we are dedicated to building internal capacity and competence across all levels of the security sector. Our curriculum is designed to evolve practitioners through structured training, certification, and regulatory alignment. We provide a platform for interaction and professional development across key fields that mirror globally recognized career tracks while remaining deeply relevant to the Nigerian environment.
ACADEMIC SPECIALIZATIONS
Our Core Learning Disciplines
Our academic pathways are structured into 8 professional faculties,
offering 55 distinct career specializations:
Protective Services
- Protective Intelligence Officer: Specializing in proactive threat assessment.
- Executive Protection Specialist (Close Protection Officer): For high-level personal security.
- Residential Security Manager: Focused on the protection of estates and residences.
- Bodyguards: Complementary ring in personnel protection.
- Security Driver / Defensive Driving Specialist: Expert tactical vehicle operation.
- Security Crowd Control Specialist
- K9 Security Officers/Handlers
Physical Security & Operations
- Physical Security Specialist: Management of physical barriers and hardware.
- Facility Security Officer (FSO): Oversight of specific site security.
- Patrol & Response Supervisor: Management of mobile security units.
- Access Control & Screening Specialist: Expertise in entry-point management.
- Critical Infrastructure Security Specialist: Focused on Oil & Gas, Power, Hospitality, Agriculture, Mining, and Telecoms.
- Event Security Manager: Specialized planning for large-scale gatherings.
Investigations & Intelligence
- Security Investigator: General investigative techniques.
- Corporate Investigator: Focusing on fraud, misconduct, and internal theft.
- Surveillance & Counter-Surveillance Specialist: Advanced observation techniques.
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst: Digital and public-domain intelligence gathering.
- Human Intelligence Officer (HUMINT)
- Counter-Intelligence Officer: Protecting organizations from external intelligence threats.
- Geo-Spatial Intelligence Officer/GIS Export
- Crime Scene Investigators (Forensics): Scientific evidence collection.
- Background Check and Due Diligence Specialist: Personnel and corporate vetting.
Cybersecurity & Information Protection
- Cybersecurity Analyst: Protecting digital networks and systems.
- Incident Response Specialist: Managing and mitigating active digital breaches.
- Threat Intelligence Analyst: Identifying emerging digital threats.
- Data Protection & Privacy Compliance Officer: Aligning with NDPR/GDPR standards.
- Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA) Security Specialist: Protecting industrial technology.
- Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker): Identifying vulnerabilities through simulated attacks.
Risk & Crisis Management
- Security Risk Analyst: Quantifying and assessing organizational risks.
- Business Continuity & Resilience Specialist: Ensuring operational survival during crises.
- Crisis Management Coordinator: Strategic response to emergencies.
- Emergency Preparedness & Response Specialist: Tactical readiness for disasters.
- Disaster Risk Reduction Officer: Long-term mitigation strategies.
Maritime & Aviation Security
- Maritime Security Officer (MSO): ISPS-compliant shipboard security.
- Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO): Oversight of maritime port security.
- Off/On Shore Security Officer (OSSO)
- Vessel Security Officer (VSO): Direct vessel protection management.
- Aviation Security Specialist (AVSEC) – ICAO, IATA: Protecting air travel and airport operations.
- Cargo & Supply Chain Security Specialist: Securing the movement of goods.
Corporate & Industrial Security
- Corporate Security Manager: Strategic security leadership for businesses.
- Security Compliance & Audit Officer: Ensuring adherence to standards and laws.
- Industrial Security Specialist: Focused on Manufacturing and Oil & Gas, Mining and Agriculture.
- Loss Prevention Manager: Specialized retail and warehousing security.
- Security Contract & Vendor Manager: Managing third-party security services.
Specialized & Emerging Areas
- Counter-Terrorism Specialist: Focused on preventing and responding to terrorism.
- Homeland Security Specialist
- Energy Security Specialist
- Artificial Intelligence Security and Data Security Specialist
- Nuclear Security Specialist
- Protective Technology Specialist: CCTV, Alarms, and Drones.
- Security Systems Integrator: Designing unified security technology suites.
- Security Policy & Governance Specialist: Developing industry-leading policies.
- Security Training & Development Officer: Shaping the next generation of professionals.
- Government & Community Liaison: Bridging the gap between private and public sectors
- Civil-Military Collaboration (CIMIC) Specialist
OPPORTUNITIES
Security Industry Job Board
Connecting certified professionals with industry-leading roles. Whether you are a trained operator looking for your next career move or an organization seeking elite security expertise, our platform bridges the gap.
CONTACT US
Get In Touch
Academy Address:
The 54Hub, Banking Layout, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Phone:
+234 811 620 0565
Email:
- General Inquiries: contact@psiacademy.ng
- Support: support@psiacademy.ng
- Payments: payment@psiacademy.ng