Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC)
Credential: Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC)
Credentialing Agency: Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE)
Renewal Period: 2 years
The Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC) is required for all Personnel Security Adjudicators in the DoD Consolidated Adjudication Facility, DoD Intelligence Community Central Adjudication Facilities, and personnel security adjudicators employed by an agency accepted to participate in the program.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 0080 Security Administration Series |  Some |
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| 0086 Security Clerical and Assistance Series | Some |
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| 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series | Some |
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| 1810 General Investigation Series | Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 2 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE)
938 Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Phone: (410) 865-3232
Contact Page
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC) credential has the following other requirements:
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To be eligible for SPeD certifications, candidates should currently be in one of the following positions or roles:
- DoD personnel assigned to a security position or DoD volunteer;
- DoD contractor personnel performing security duties directly for a DoD Component; or
- Industry security professionals and practitioners performing duties under the National Industrial Security Program.
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A candidate should be an employee in “good standing” by having his or her DoD employment status or affiliation confirmed by Component’s SPeD Certification Program Management Office (PMO) Point of Contact (POC).
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Candidates are required to complete the SPeD Certification Registration Process in order to participate in the SPeD Certification Program:
- Notify your supervisor or DoD Component SPeD Certification PMO of your intent to participate in the SPeD Certification Program.
- In the Security Training, Education, and Professionalization Portal (STEPP):
- Create or update your account ensuring your User Profile information is correct.
- Select the checkbox in the User Profile section stating, “I would like to submit my information to create an account so that I may take SPeD certification tests.”
- Verify your “My SPeD Certification” account when you receive your welcome email.
- Select and complete the assessment request form link displayed on your “My SPeD Certification” account home page.
- Schedule an assessment event after approval from your DoD Component.
Written Exam
- Adjudicative Guidelines (concerns, disqualifying conditions, mitigating conditions) (20%)
- Adjudication Processing using the Whole Person Concept (16%)
- National Security and the Personnel Security Program (16%)
- Critical Terminologies (10%)
- Procedures for Due Process (10%)
- Type and Scope of Investigations (10%)
- Types of Information Sources (9%)
- Levels of Eligibility to Occupy a Sensitive Position and/or Access to Classified Information (7%)
- Pertinent Statuses, Executive Orders, and Regulations Governing the Personnel Security Process (2%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC) examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC)
Renewal Period: 2 years
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