The Academy is spread over 245-acre (99 ha) of land and is located in Hakimpet on the Rajiv Gandhi State Highway, Medchal–Malkajgiri District, of Hyderabad, Telangana.

The mission of the Academy is to develop professionals imbibed with the highest standards of physical and mental fitness, in-depth knowledge and skills pertaining to industrial and critical infrastructure security, aviation security, disaster management and a positive attitude characterized by discipline, loyalty, integrity, courage and responsiveness.

NISA is the only Central Training Institute (CTI) academy in the entire CAPFs has been recognised as the centre of excellence in industrial security management by the Government of India in 2016.

The CISF Training College, initially established at Partapur, Meerut District, Uttar Pradesh in 1969, was shifted to Shivrampalli, Hyderabad in 1971.

The Academy conducts basic induction training of directly - recruited Assistant Commandants and Sub - Inspectors and functions as an institution to cultivate professionalism & expertise in Industrial Security Management among CISF personnel.

Shri K. Sunil Emmanuel, IPS, an Indian Police Service officer of 2003 batch from Uttar Pradesh-cadre, currently holds the position since his deputation to the Centre.

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah appreciated the tireless efforts put in by the CISF by providing extensive support and security across the country and lauded their commitment to the safety of the citizens.

The Chief Guest also wished the CISF personnel on the raising day and saluted their unwavering commitment to the nation’s security.

Shortly after the speech of the Chief Guest, Fire Service Training Institute (FSTI) and NISA staff demonstrated their proactive response during untoward incidents through simulations.