Learn how to perform suitability screening and adjudication for Federal employment. Understand the statutory and regulatory requirements of Title 5 CFR, Part 731, and the criteria used to make suitability determinations. Apply the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) methodology for designating position risk and model for making suitability determinations. OPM originally developed this course and has approved its content.
Who Should Attend?
Adjudicators who are authorized by their agencies to handle suitability case processing and adjudication as delegated by OPM under Title 5 CFR, Part 731. Non-federal employees desiring to take this course must obtain OPM approval prior to registering. Contact philly@graduateschool.edu to initiate the pre-approval process.
COURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (NO EXCEPTIONS) To be admitted into this class, you must present:
a valid federal ID verifying you are a federal employee, or pre-approval from OPM; AND
a copy of OPM's Suitability Processing Handbook (dated September 2008).
You must obtain the Suitability Processing Handbook from your agency's Security Officer. Graduate School USA cannot provide the Handbook. If you have any questions, please email philly@graduateschool.edu prior to registration.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand your agency's responsibilities under Title 5 CFR, Part 731 Suitability
Designate risk levels for positions within your agency
Review and compare an individual's character and conduct against suitability standards
Use OPM guidelines for adjudicating basic suitability determinations
Make appropriate and defensible suitability decisions
