What is a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer and how to become one

Key steps to become a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer

1. Explore chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer education requirements

   Most common chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer degrees

   Bachelor's

   61.2 %

   Associate

   16.5 %

   Master's

   9.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Decontamination Procedures	21.27%
   Logistics	14.00%
   Hazardous Materials	11.92%
   CBRN	11.20%
   NCO	9.40%

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3. Complete relevant chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer resumes.

4. Research chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer duties and responsibilities

   • Lead smoke generating squads, supervise reconnaissance and decontamination operation, and serve as company NBC NCO.
   • Coordinate with military and civilian transportation to move equipment and supplies in and out of combat areas.
   • Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
   • Entrust with daunting responsibility of leading a small staff section during deployment and redeployment from Alaska to Australia with superior results.

5. Apply for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams