Description
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officers supervise command and control EOD operations and personnel. Additionally, they also serve as special staff officers. EOD Officers are responsible for the EOD function in support of the MAGTF, supporting establishments, homeland defense, and special operations forces by locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and disposing of hazards, both foreign and domestic: chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE), unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO), improvised explosive device (IED), and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that present a threat to operations, installations, personnel, or materiel.
Core Skills
- CBRNE threat assessment
- explosive hazard identification and mitigation
- incident command and control
- risk assessment and safety management
- technical report writing
- interagency and joint operations coordination
- training development and delivery
- team leadership in high-risk environments
- emergency response planning
- intelligence integration for operations
- evidence handling and documentation
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician Certification
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Certifications (ICS 100/200/700/800)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
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