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DoD Advanced Personnel Security Adjudications PS301.01

Description: This course provides in-depth study of adjudication policy guidelines and the basis for and application of due process in unfavorable personnel security determinations. The course emphasizes evaluation and resolution of complex multiple and sensitive issue cases, the actions as well as agencies and related requirements involved.

Length: 4 and 1/2 days

Target Audience: Department of Defense (DoD) civilian (GS-11 level and above) and military personnel assigned to an adjudicative facility who adjudicate for assignment to sensitive positions and access to collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) program information. Also open to adjudicators at the senior GS-9 level subject to approval of their Central Adjudication Facility (CAF), and other DoD and non-DoD personnel on a space-available basis. Nominations for attendance must be made through, and approved by, the head of the student's CAF or designee.

Clearance Requirement: None

Prerequisites: Successful completion of the DoD Personnel Security Adjudications PS101.01 course and currently performing in an adjudicative or related position for the past 12 months, or, at least 6 months of on-the-job experience after successful completion of the DoD Personnel Security Adjudications PS101.01 course.

Requirements: Full-time attendance and participation in all sessions. Students must earn a 75 percent grade average on course exams and performance exercises.

Number of Students Per Course: 16

IF STEPP DOES NOT RECOGNIZE PREREQUISITE COURSES, EMAIL INFO TO: CDSE.Registrar.Support@dss.mil.

CDSE courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.