The Security Skills Certification Scheme (SSCS)  is a non-governmental, international and independent body.

We act within the Private Security Industry through a registered scheme to verify that individuals meet the mandatory requirements for working in this Industry. 

We are a certification body that on the one hand provides professional badges to individuals who meet the mandatory requirements to work in this sector and on the other hand designs, develops and manages evaluation schemes that lead to regulated qualifications. As Awarding Body, SSCS draws inspiration from the British learning specifications of the SIA (Security Industry Authority), considering them the most comprehensive and well-organized internationally. 

SSCS Card-Badges

What They Are and How They Work

SSCS card-badges are not licences, but they serve an important role in the international security industry. They provide physical proof that the holder has been properly trained, certified, and holds a valid licence in their home country for security-related work. SSCS card-badges are a recognised symbol of competence and professionalism.

Each SSCS badge is linked to an international database that keeps track of individuals who have obtained approved qualifications in the security sector.

What an SSCS Card-Badge Represents:

✔ Confirmation of the cardholder’s valid security licence

✔ Proof of the cardholder’s professional qualifications

✔ Verification of the cardholder’s identity

✔ Recognition of the cardholder’s training history

Why Get an SSCS Card-Badge?

🔹 Gives international recognition to your security licence and qualifications

🔹 Enhances your professional image and credibility in the security industry

🔹 Simplifies recruitment by providing employers with immediate proof of your skills

🔹 Includes up to 6 professional qualifications on a single badge

🔹 Recognised worldwide, making it easier to work across different countries

Whether you are a Close Protection Operative, HECPO Agent, Security Manager, or Tactical Firearms Operator, the SSCS badge is your passport to international opportunities in the security industry.

Understanding Security Licensing Requirements Worldwide

Every country has its own regulations and official institutions responsible for issuing security licences. These rules vary depending on national policies and the type of security work being carried out.

For example, a security professional holding a licence from one country may be allowed to work internationally for short-term missions lasting a few months. However, if they plan to relocate, live, and work permanently in another country, they will generally need to transfer their existing licence and obtain the equivalent local licence in that new country.

In some regions, certain security sectors are not regulated by government offices, meaning there is no national licensing authority. In these cases, it is essential to be certified by a recognised training organisation that meets international standards.

With an SSCS certificate and badge, you will have the credentials to request recognition of your qualifications in different countries. In some cases, an additional training period may be required to familiarise yourself with local legal and administrative procedures. However, this would only be necessary if you plan to relocate, live, and work permanently in that country.

The SSCS badge serves as internationally recognised proof of your qualifications, opening up professional opportunities across the globe.

SSCS is the bridge that connects people from all over the world under a common professional recognition scheme.

Please note: The SSCS is in no way a substitute for the UK's Security Industry Authority (SIA) or any other governmental body in any country that regulates the security industry.

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