Description
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians perform various duties may include locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and disposing of hazards from 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, personal, or material.
Core Skills
- risk assessment and hazard analysis
- technical report writing
- radio and digital communications procedures
- tactical use of robotics and remote systems
- sensor data interpretation
- CBRNE incident response procedures
- checklist-driven maintenance and inspection
- fault isolation and troubleshooting
- SOP development and compliance
- incident command system (ICS) familiarity
- team leadership under stress
- interagency coordination (DoD, DHS, local LE)
- operational security (OPSEC) practices
- evidence handling and chain-of-custody awareness
- training and mentoring of junior personnel
Common Certifications
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician Certification (civilian/ATF/DoD)
- Hazardous Devices School (HDS) Certification
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- EMT-Basic or Tactical Medic
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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