Description: This course provides introductory training for security practitioners responsible for security management of the Federal government’s Non-Sensitive Public Trust (NSPT) population. The course introduces the purpose of suitability and fitness through investigation, adjudication, and continuous vetting. It outlines Federal regulations and Trusted Workforce 2.0 implementation. It provides instruction on the basic phases of suitability and fitness, and the responsibilities of OPM and the agency or component during each phase.
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Learning Objectives:
- Describe the purpose of suitability and fitness in the context of the Federal personnel vetting program.
- Explain structure, roles, and key systems used in suitability and fitness.
- Apply required pre-investigation steps of the suitability and fitness process.
- Describe key elements of suitability and fitness investigations, including investigative tiers and standards of evidence.
- Apply the suitability and fitness factors and additional considerations to determine the likely results of a suitability or fitness adjudication.
- Explain what happens after a suitability or fitness adjudication is complete, including continuous vetting, reporting requirements, suitability and fitness actions, and security review proceedings.
Delivery Method: eLearning
Length: 2.25 hours
Target Audience: U.S. Government security practitioners commonly referred to as security managers, security specialist, military personnel, contractor personnel, human resource specialist, component adjudicators, and other Federal personnel performing personnel vetting security management duties of the Federal Government’s NSPT 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:
System Requirements: Check if your system is configured appropriately to use STEPP.
CDSE courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.