Secondary Security Screening Certification Training Course

Master the proven 9-and-3 positioning method used by leading security professionals worldwide. This certification delivers confidence, consistency, and credibility for every screening. Training for Safer, Smarter, and More Confident Screening

About This Course

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲

The SSC9:3™ Secondary Security Screening Certification equips officers with a standardized, respectful, and effective approach to handheld body scanning. ➤ Safety – protect both officer and patron ➤ Precision – identify threats accurately ➤ Professionalism – build trust and reduce liability Ideal for venues, transportation hubs, government facilities, and high-traffic locations.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿

• Security officers and supervisors • Venue and facility staff • Law enforcement and transportation personnel • Professionals seeking advanced certification and career growth

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻

✔ Recognized SSC9:3™ Certificate of Completion ✔ Confidence using the 9-and-3 hand-wand method ✔ Real-world scenario training ✔ Reduced liability through consistent technique ✔ Career advancement with modern screening skills

Course Curriculum

12 Chapters · 32 Lessons

1
Module 0 - Welcome & Orientation
1. Welcome Free preview
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  Syllabus
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Terms and Condition
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  CSSM Terms and Conditions
3
Module 1 – Introduction to SSc9:3™ Secondary Security Screening Technique
1. The Origins and Purpose of the SSc9:3™ Technique Free preview
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  Module 1 Live Demonstration
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  Module 1 Assignment Check-In
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Module 2 – The Psychology of Secondary Security Screening
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  Understanding Patron and Travelers Mindsets
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  Module 2 Assignment
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  Module 2 Quiz
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Module 3 – Ask the Question: "Do You Have Any Guns, Knives, or Anything That Can Hurt Me?"
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  Thought Disruption and Compliance Through Strategic Questioning
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  Module 3 Assignment
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  Module 3 Quiz
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Module 4 – The 9 o’clock Position
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  Mastering the First Step of the SSC9:3 Technique
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  Module 4 Assignment
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  Module 4 Quiz
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Module 5 – The 3 o’clock Position
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  Completing the SSC9:3 Scan with the 3 o’clock Position
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  Module 5 Assignment
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  Module 5 Quiz
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Module 6 – Scan Zone Targeting
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  Precision Scanning for Complete Coverage
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  Module 6 Assignment
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  Module 6 Quiz
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Module 7 – Common Mistakes and Corrections
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  Lesson Title: Avoiding and Correcting Errors During Secondary Screening
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  Module 7 Assignment
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  Module 7 Quiz
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Module 8 – Real-World Scenarios
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  Lesson Title: Applying SSc9:3 in Operational Environments
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  Module 8 Assignment
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  Module 8 Quiz
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Module 9 – Final Review: Mastering SSC9:3
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  Lesson Title: Reinforcing SSc9:3 Knowledge and Readiness
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  Module 9 Assignment
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  Module 9 Optional Assignment
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  Module 9 Quiz
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Final Exam Questions (25 Questions)
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  Final Exam Questions (25 Questions)

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 Dan Mathis Jr., CPP — Security Screening Operations Expert

Dan is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) with over two decades in security operations, training, and venue safety. A former deputy sheriff and major-crimes detective, he has led undercover operations, anti-terrorism initiatives, and international mobile training teams. In the private sector, he has directed screening programs and coached officers in respectful, consistent secondary screening techniques. — Focus: handheld wand procedures, threat recognition, patron communication — Contexts: performing arts venues, large events, transportation hubs, government/private facilities — Approach: standardized methods, officer confidence, public trust