To remain as competitive as possible in the safe and vault industry, safe technicians must seriously consider obtaining industry-related certifications.
Security issues are a priority for many individuals and businesses, and they want to ensure they hire the most skilled and knowledgeable people. But how do they know who is qualified? Your SAVTA certifications offer assurance about your level of experience and knowledge — assurance that has the backing and credibility of one of the preeminent professional security associations in the world.
Certification is an investment in your career, livelihood and future. However you want to say it, your certifications verify to customers and employers that your skills are current, valuable and validated — plus, it gives you the satisfaction of knowing you’re a legitimate master of your profession.
Consider obtaining an SAVTA certification if you want to:
Demonstrate your advanced knowledge as a safe technician
Gain instant professional credibility
Advance your career
Stand out from the competition
Increase your earnings potential



As an international membership association, SAVTA recognizes professionalism and proficiency among security professionals through the Proficiency Registration Program (PRP). The PRP grants four designations specifically for safe technicians. The PRP has over 20 total designation offerings in specialized locksmith, security technician, vehicle servicing, safe technician, forensic investigation and fire door inspection disciplines.
This is the entry-level test for the safe and vault technician.
Once achieving the CPS level, this is the top level of certification for the safe and vault category.
Testing for any of the other forensic certifications listed below has to be approved by the CFL Committee of the International Association of Investigative Locksmiths (IAIL) since there are specific criteria that need to be met by exam candidates before sitting for an exam.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IAILIAIL offers numerous certifications in highly specialized fields of forensic investigation. All IAIL certifications require recertification every three years.
There are several ways to take the PRP. You can take a pen-and-paper exam at any SAVTA- or ALOA-sponsored event such as the SAFETECH or ALOA conventions, local association meetings and classes, at ALOA headquarters in Dallas, or anywhere a test sitting is requested and the standards for a sitting meet the minimum requirements.
Certain tests are also available online at third-party proctored test sites, usually a community college or test center. Some tests are also available to take online from your home or office computer via remote webcam proctoring. For questions and more information, contact [email protected].
SAVTA has many resources available to help you with your certification journey. The ALOA Store has many publications that will help you gain the knowledge needed for testing. Contact [email protected] for recommendations on titles specific to the test you will be taking.
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