Navy
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NEC
NEC
P09A
Protective Service Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs, plans, coordinates, and executes protective service missions for personnel in high-risk billets who are potential targets of terrorism. Responsible for protective service tactics, anti-ambush operations, counter surveillance operations, evasive driving techniques, and physical security.
Core Skills
- protective intelligence collection
- close protection tactics
- anti ambush operations
- countersurveillance detection
- evasive and defensive driving
- advance security planning
- physical security assessment
- threat and vulnerability analysis
- protective team coordination
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- Executive Protection Specialist Certification
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- ASIS International Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Executive Protection Specialist Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- ASIS International Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.