Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
P10A Nuclear Weapons Security Specialist (NWSS)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A nuclear weapons security specialist protects national strategic assets at Navy Strategic Weapons Facilities and controls access to restricted or exclusion areas. This specialist patrols by foot, harbor security boat, or tactical vehicle, escorts and defends convoys, supports treaty inspections, conducts Military Working Dog operations, and enforces applicable orders and regulations.
Core Skills
- nuclear security procedures
- restricted area access control
- security patrolling
- convoy escort operations
- tactical vehicle operations
- harbor security boat operations
- military working dog handling
- arms control inspection support
- security orders enforcement
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Law Enforcement
- Executive Protection
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- WINS Academy Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNSP)
What the Work Involves
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Related Occupations
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Bailiffs
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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