Navy NEC · Support

822B Special Operations Forces (SOF) Sensitive Activity (SA) Support

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Special Operations Forces Sensitive Activity Support specialist performs advanced force operations support for assigned SOF mission sets. When augmented to a Joint Task Force, the specialist applies advanced operational tradecraft in austere and strategic environments to support strategic objectives.

Minimum clearance: TS/SCI

Core Skills

  • special operations support
  • sensitive activity coordination
  • operational planning
  • austere environment operations
  • joint task force support
  • classified information protection
  • mission resource coordination
  • risk assessment
  • operational reporting

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • SAP software
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Access

Civilian Career Paths

  • Private Security
  • Physical Security
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Emergency Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Protection Professional (APP)
  • Physical Security Certification (PSC)
  • CompTIA Security+

Career Growth

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

What the Work Involves

  • Develop budgets for security operations.
  • Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.
  • Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.
  • Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.

Related Occupations

  • Digital Forensics Analysts
  • Security Management Specialists
  • First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
  • Compliance Managers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for 822B

Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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