Description
The CBRN specialists conduct CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance; perform decontamination operations; conduct obscuration operations; conduct CBRN sensitive site exploitation; and operate and perform operator maintenance on assigned CBRN defense and individual CBRN protective equipment. Additionally, in non-chemical units, the CBRN NCO plan, conduct and evaluate individual and collective CBRN training, and provide technical advice on all CBRN operations and hazards for company and higher-level organizations.
Core Skills
- cbrn detection and identification
- hazardous materials response procedures
- reconnaissance and survey operations
- decontamination operations management
- sensitive site exploitation and documentation
- equipment operation and preventive maintenance
- incident command system familiarity
- risk assessment and hazard communication
- training development and delivery
- technical advising to command teams
- data collection and reporting under stress
- standard operating procedure development
- safety and compliance monitoring
- team coordination in emergency scenarios
- use of protective equipment and protocols
Common Certifications
- Hazardous Materials Technician Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- CEM
- PSP
- CPP
- State POST Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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