Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician - Now Hiring
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Estimated Pay | $20 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Oquawka, Illinois |
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ABOUTExplosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians have expertise in the most conventional and unconventional explosives to ensure the secure disposal of explosive weaponry. They are on call to respond to any type of ordnance, and they receive specialized training to handle chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. They investigate and demolish natural and man-made underwater obstructions, prepare coastal regions for amphibious landings, and warn about potential threats at home and abroad.Whether getting the job done in a bomb suit or by utilizing state-of-the-art robotic technology, Navy EODs are trained to use the most advanced tools of their kind in a role that’s vital to the safety of servicemembers and civilians.RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Navy EOD Technician, you will have many far-ranging duties that can cast you on missions across the world. Your duties may require you to:Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics and outdated explosivesWork with cutting-edge technology to remotely disable unsafe ordnancePerform parachute or helicopter insertion operationsSupport law enforcement agenciesClear waterways of mines in support of the FleetYour unique skills and knowledge will add to the strengths of other Special Operations units, as well as your own. As an EOD Technician, you may also:
- Locate, identify, neutralize, recover and dispose of various ordnances, such as sea mines, torpedoes and depth charges
- Support other Special Operations/Special Warfare units, such as Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces and Marine Expeditionary Units
- Help the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Department of State to protect the President, Vice President and other officials and dignitaries
- Assist with security at large international events, such as sporting events or world summits
- Advanced Training – EOD technicians may pursue a number of advanced training options to hone and specialize their skills
- Helicopter insertion training
- Basic parachute training and parachute water insertion training
- Advanced Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (AIEDD)
- Jumpmaster training
- Small unit tactics
- Small Arms Instructor
- Language school (Defense Language Institute)
- EOD Communications (tactical radio communications)
- Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
- Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Eyesight 20/200 bilateral correctable to 20/25 with no color blindness
- Minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score AR+VE=109, MC=51 or GS+MC+EI=169
- Be 30 years of age or younger
- Pass a physical and separate medical examination required for divers (approved by Diving Medical Officer)
- Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance
- 36 months of obligated service upon completion of training
- No non-judicial punishments or court martial convictions during the 12 months prior to application
- Meet medical standards as specified in the NAVMED P-117
- Meet minimum performance standards
- Pass a hyperbaric pressure tolerance test
- Be on board present command for 2 years
- Be screened by an EOD Officer or E-6 or above Master EOD Technician
- Be recommended by your current Commanding Officer
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