DAFI36-2645 governs Security Professional Education Development certification and professional development in the Department of the Air Force.
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It describes the DoD SPēD certification program, its governance functions, certifications, and credentials. It requires certification as a condition of employment for personnel assigned to positions performing security work as a primary duty.
The DoD SPēD certification program is a condition of employment for all personnel assigned to DAF Unit Manpower Document positions identified and coded as performing security work as a primary duty as described in Chapter 5.
The purpose of the SPēD certification program is to promote interoperability, facilitate professional development and training, and cultivate a workforce of certified security professionals. (paragraph 5)
Establishes a uniform process for assessing knowledge and skills and determining whether a member of the security workforce has demonstrated mastery of relevant segments of the security essential body of knowledge. (paragraph 5)
Certifies security personnel (military, civilian, and contractor) possess the knowledge and skills associated with the competencies necessary to successfully carry out DoD-defined security functional tasks. (paragraph 5)
Establishes a formal evaluation process based on a documented essential security body of knowledge. Anchors development, education, and training programs provided to security professionals. (paragraph 5)