One Profession. One Region. One Secure Future.

Professionalise your career in security across the Caribbean through the SSPM framework and 24 sector pathways.

What IS The SSPM?

The Security Science Professionalisation Matrix (SSPM) is the official training framework of PSA Caribbean. It transforms private security from an informal job into a structured, respected profession — recognised across CARICOM and aligned with global standards.

It outlines a clear career and qualification path from community awareness (Level 0) to doctoral-level studies (Level 8), integrating:

The SSPM is endorsed by PSA International and dapted in collaboration with CARICOM national partners.

Choose from 24 Security Career Sectors

From maritime to executive protection, from cyber to critical infrastructure — find your
specialisation and build your expertise.

Our Vision & Mission

There are two ways to enter and grow within the SSPM system:

Path A – General Entry to Sector Pathway

Start with general security training and earn a national licence (Level 2), then choose a sector and continue through Levels 3–5.

Path A – General Entry to Sector Pathway

Start with general security training and earn a national licence (Level 2), then choose a sector and continue through Levels 3–5.

Both routes converge at Level 5 and offer academic pathways through Level 6–8.

From Awareness to Academic – Levels 0 to 8

Below is a simplified guide to the SSPM structure:

Benefits of the SSPM

The SSPM offers key advantages for security officers, trainers, employers, and government partners:

Portability

career qualifications that move with you across CARICOM nations

Licensing Alignment

career qualifications that move with you across CARICOM nations

Sector Flexibility

career qualifications that move with you across CARICOM nations

Academic Bridging

built with ISO/ASIS alignment, supports IBSSA, iAPSP, UN SDGs

International Recognition

built with ISO/ASIS alignment, supports IBSSA, iAPSP, UN SDGs

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Whether you’re a learner, a licensed officer, a training centre, or a government stakeholder — PSA Caribbean is your gateway to international-standard professionalisation.

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