Marine Corps COOL Snapshot - Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)

Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) provides a recognized and reliable indication of a security practitioner's ability to apply foundational concepts, principles, and practices needed to successfully perform functions, implement programs, and pursue missions to protect DoD assets. The SAPPC is ideal for personnel who will be or are already performing security functions as an additional and/or embedded duty on behalf of (and as specified by) a DoD Component. The certification is also ideal for personnel who are working toward or already occupy full-time security positions for which attainment of this certification has been deemed a requirement or a professional development milestone. The SAPPC is the second of four certifications within the SPeD Certification Program. To obtain the SAPPC, candidates must already be a recipient of the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
0311 Rifleman	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0313 Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0321 Reconnaissance Marine	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0331 Machine Gunner	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0341 Mortarman	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0352 Antitank Missile Gunner	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0369 Infantry Unit Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0372 Critical Skills Operator	MOS	Other
0393 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0399 Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Marine Security Guard	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
Physical Security	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Local Salary Info
Financial Risk Specialists	Business and Financial Operations	Bright Outlook	find local salary
Information Security Analysts	Computer and Mathematical	Bright Outlook	find local salary
Intelligence Analysts	Protective Service		find local salary
Loss Prevention Managers	Management		find local salary
Security Management Specialists	Business and Financial Operations	Bright Outlook	find local salary
Security Managers	Management	Bright Outlook	find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
Experience
Education
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are 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

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 2 years

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE)

938 Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Phone: (410) 865-3232

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Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be a recipient of the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) credential has the following other requirements:

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.

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).

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):
- 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 SPeD - Security Asset Protection Professional Certification

Information Security (28%)
Personnel Security (31%)
Physical Security (10%)
Industrial Security (13%)
General Security (18%)

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) examination:

Best Sources

Related Training
- SAPPC Certification Preparatory Tools and Resources

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) testing process, visit the agency website.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

Pearson VUE

The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

RECERTIFICATION

Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) credential has the following recertification information:

To maintain the certification, candidates are required to successfully complete and record 100 Professional Development Units (PDUs) and submit a Certification Renewal Form (CRF) during the two-year certification maintenance cycle. To accrue PDUs, candidates must successfully complete professional development activities that fall under approved professional development categories. These categories and their definitions may be found under the Certification Maintenance and Renewal Procedures.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).