Nuclear security officer vs non-commissioned officer

The differences between nuclear security officers and non-commissioned officers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a non-commissioned officer has an average salary of $104,839, which is higher than the $37,784 average annual salary of a nuclear security officer.

The top three skills for a nuclear security officer include safety violations, patrol and emergency situations. The most important skills for a non-commissioned officer are combat, logistical support, and NCO.

Nuclear security officer vs non-commissioned officer overview

	Nuclear Security Officer	Non-Commissioned Officer
Yearly salary	$37,784	$104,839
Hourly rate	$18.17	$50.40
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	124,879	69,414
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Nuclear security officer vs non-commissioned officer salary

Nuclear security officers and non-commissioned officers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Nuclear Security Officer	Non-Commissioned Officer
Average salary	$37,784	$104,839
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $77,000 And $142,000
Highest paying City	San Clemente, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	Constellation Energy Partners	UBS
Best paying industry	Energy	Finance

Differences between nuclear security officer and non-commissioned officer education

There are a few differences between a nuclear security officer and a non-commissioned officer in terms of educational background:

	Nuclear Security Officer	Non-Commissioned Officer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Nuclear security officer vs non-commissioned officer demographics

Here are the differences between nuclear security officers' and non-commissioned officers' demographics:

	Nuclear Security Officer	Non-Commissioned Officer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 85.9% Female, 14.1%	Male, 83.6% Female, 16.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 6.4% White, 57.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 12.8% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 5.6% White, 55.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between nuclear security officer and non-commissioned officer duties and responsibilities

Nuclear security officer example responsibilities.

Train to be a first responder and train in CPR.
Enforce laws as directed under 10 CFR 73.55
Compose reports, perform other duties as specified in U.S. 10 CFR and post orders.
Process employees and visitors through metal, and explosive detectors, and attend CCTV where require.
Perform the duties of an arm responder (NSO) pertaining to plant protection and public safety.
Monitor CCTV for unusual or unauthorize activity.

Non-commissioned officer example responsibilities.

Ensure assigned equipment are maintained and serviceable for accomplish all combat evacuation during OIF.
Provide leadership and knowledge of federal shipping and logistics regulations by managing adherence to all policies and procedures from higher headquarters.
Provide hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response capability for unknown or suspect CBRN incidents.
Ensure compliance with local state and federal EPA guidelines for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) handling and waste disposal.
Access control and CCTV monitoring.
Monitor CCTV system for any suspicious activities backing up the mobile unit.

Nuclear security officer vs non-commissioned officer skills

Common nuclear security officer skills

Safety Violations, 15%
Patrol, 14%
Emergency Situations, 6%
NRC, 6%
Nuclear Regulatory, 5%
Nuclear Facility, 4%

Common non-commissioned officer skills

Combat, 14%
Logistical Support, 12%
NCO, 12%
Professional Development, 5%
Platoon, 4%
Training Programs, 3%

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