Membership
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Student Members are individuals enrolled in a recognized institution, with a demonstrated interest in the career/services of vetting and background checks. They must not be employed full-time in the profession. Student membership eligibility lasts for one year after the completion of their academic program or upon employment in the field, whichever comes first. Student members enjoy all the rights of full membership, except for the ability to vote or hold office.
They are entitled to use the designation “STM” (Student Member – Society for Professional Background Screeners).
Application Requirements
Attachment of Student ID card for vetting
Application Fee: ₦2,000
Membership/Training fee: ₦5,000
Associate Members are individuals with proven years of experience in the vetting and background checks industry. They have completed the Basic Background Screening Certification Training including taking and passing the associated examinations.
Associate members are entitled to use the designation “ASM” (Associate Member – Society for Professional Background Screeners).
Application Requirements
Attachment of CV for vetting
Application Fee: 10,000
Membership/Training Fee: ₦15,000
Certified Members are dedicated practitioners in the field of vetting and background checks. They must have evidence of completing both the Basic Background Screening Certification Training and the Advanced Background Screening Certification Training, as well as passing the associated examinations.
Certified members can use the designation “CTM” (Certified Member – Society for Professional Background Screeners).
Application Requirements
Attachment of CV for vetting
Evidence of completing both the Basic Background Screening Certification Training and the Advanced Background Screening Certification Training, as well as passing the associated examinations.
Application Fee: ₦10,000
Membership/Training fee: ₦25,000
Fellows are distinguished professionals who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and leadership in their practice for a minimum of ten years. They can use the designation “FLM” (Fellow Member – Society for Professional Background Screeners).
Application Requirements
Attachment of CV for vetting
Honorary Members are individuals recognized by the association for their notable contributions to their fields, the association, and the industry. They are nominated by members and approved by the Trustees. Honorary members do not have voting rights or eligibility for holding office.
They can use the designation “HNM” (Honorary Member – Society for Professional Background Screeners).
Application Requirements
Nominations are made by members and approved by the Trustees
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International Membership
International Membership are foreign entities whose roles/functions align with background checks, screening and verifications.
Organizational Membership
Affiliate members are companies, individuals and other entities NOT eligible for Associate or Accredited membership, but support and promote professionalism in background screening and the objectives of SPBS as captured in its Purposes and Bylaws. Examples of companies that are qualified to be Affiliate Members are legal and consulting firms, staffing and human resources agencies, companies, insurance and auditing firms, real estate firms etc.
Affiliate Corporate Members are not eligible to vote or hold office.
Associate Members are companies or security organizations that offer background screening, investigation, security and electronic security services including those that offer complementary services such as forensic, fingerprinting and drug screening companies, security software providers and security hardware manufacturers/providers.
Associate members can upgrade to become Accredited members after a probationary period of one (1) year. Associate Corporate Members are eligible to vote or hold office.
Accredited Members are Associate member companies who have succesfully gone through the accreditation audit of SPBS, and have proven to be active during the probationary period of 1 year of being an Associate Member. Companies with multiple identities, subsidiaries and/or affiliates are limited to one Corporate Membership. A Corporate Accredited Member can vote, be voted for and hold office.
Membership Benefits
The benefits of being a member of the association are as follows:
- Access to practice– related resources.
- Technical partnership/networking.
- Discount on SPBS certifications and accreditation programs.
- Pressure group in areas of common interest.
- Listing in directory for public visibility.
- Access to industry pricing standards.
