Description: This course, formerly known as Introduction to Personnel Security PS113.16, introduces the management practices and procedures required to administer the Federal personnel vetting program for the national security domain. Course examines the role of the security practitioner in the process of executing personnel vetting standards for management of risks to people, property, information, and mission (PPIM). This course describes foundational personnel vetting concepts and principles (including access requirements) by providing an overview of the Elements of Federal Personnel Vetting to include but are not limited to position designation, vetting questionnaire, screening, preliminary determination, investigation, adjudication, security review proceedings formerly known as due process and appeals, and continuous vetting.
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Learning Objectives:
- Describe the purpose of the national security domain in the context of Federal personnel vetting.
- Apply required pre-investigation steps of the national security process.
- Describe the Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards including investigative tiers and personnel vetting scenarios.
- Apply the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines to determine behavior of a security concern.
- Explain what happens after a national security adjudication is complete including security review proceedings, reporting requirements, and continuous vetting.
- Describe the security practitioner’s role and responsibilities pertaining to security awareness requirements.
Delivery Method: eLearning
Length: 2.5 hours
Target Audience: U.S. Government security practitioners commonly referred to as military personnel, security managers, security specialists/officers, contractor personnel, and other Federal personnel performing personnel vetting security management duties of the Federal Government’s national security population. Learners should have an introductory level of knowledge of Federal personnel vetting policy from work experience and/or prerequisites.
Requirements:
- General Requirements: N/A
- Clearance Requirements: N/A
- Attendance Requirements: N/A
- Exam Requirements: A passing score of 80% on the final exam allows learners to print a certificate of successful completion.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the following course and exam:
- PS128.16 Introduction to Federal Personnel Vetting Policy for Security Practitioners
Credits Recommended/Earned:
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CDSE courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.