Description
Personnel Retrieval and Processing Specialist perform duties in both combat and non-combat environments pertaining to the search and recovery, processing, tentative identification, interment, disinterment, and transportation of human remains and personal effects. Furthermore, they perform the various duties pertaining to the establishment of collection points and interments sites. These duties are performed in both joint and single service theaters of operations and in an NBCR environment.
Core Skills
- forensic documentation and chain of custody
- data entry and records management
- standard operating procedure compliance
- logistics and movement coordination
- attention to detail under stress
- report writing
- interagency coordination support
- risk and safety awareness
- teamwork in high-stress environments
- confidentiality and ethics
Common Certifications
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified in Thanatology (CT)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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