Company Profile

The Monitoring Association

Company Overview

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is the premier trade association representing the professional monitoring industry. TMA is dedicated to advancing professional monitoring and response through education, advocacy, standards, and collaboration with public safety partners.

Notable Accomplishments / Recognition

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is the trade association representing the professional monitoring industry. Our membership community includes companies spanning all industry sectors, including monitoring centers, video monitoring companies, systems integrators, service providers, installers, consultants, and product manufacturers. As an ANSI Accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO), TMA develops and maintains American National Standards (ANS) for the benefit of member companies and the customers they serve. TMA is dedicated to the advancement of the professional monitoring industry through education, advocacy, standards, and public safety relationships.

TMA was incorporated on November 30, 1950 in Illinois as the Central Station Electrical Protection Association (CSEPA). In 1989, the Association formally changed its name to the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA). In 2017, the Association was renamed “The Monitoring Association (TMA).”

Since its founding in 1950, TMA has worked to foster and improve relations between its members and various related groups–law enforcement and fire officials, the insurance industry, equipment suppliers and government/regulatory agencies.

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  • 2 days ago

    Director of Certification

    The Monitoring Association - Multiple locations

    About TMA:The Monitoring Association (TMA) is the premier trade association representing the professional monitoring industry. TMA is dedicated to advancing professional monitoring and response through education, advocacy, standards, and collaboration with public safety partners. Position Overview:TMA is seeking a strategic, growth-oriented Director of Certification to lead and expand its portfolio of certification programs for companies and individuals. This role is responsible for driving ...

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