Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Specialist

Location

Westerville, OH | United States

Job description

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The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.

• You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.
• You must be between the ages of 17-34.
• You must have a GED or High School Diploma.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.
• Must meet Army Height and weight standards

Overview:

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialists are primarily responsible for defending the country against the threat of CBRN weapons and Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Job Duties:

• Assist in the establishment of CBRN defense measures.
• Provide training advice and supervision regarding CBRN equipment and operations.
• Train military and civilian personnel on CBRN response operations.
• Operate and maintain CBRN detection and decontamination equipment.
• Serve on Biological Integrated Detection Teams, STRYKER NBC Reconnaissance Platoons, Technical Escort Battalions, Special Forces and Ranger Units.

Requirements:

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training:

Job training for a CBRN specialist requires 10 weeks of basic training, where you learn basic soldiering skills, and 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

• Operation of CBRN Decontamination, Defense, Detection and Monitoring Equipment.
• Preparation for CBRN defense Actions/Procedures.
• Wear and use of protective equipment.
• Hazardous Material Certification (at the awareness level).
• Exposure to toxic agents while wearing CBRN protective equipment.

Helpful Skills:

• Communicate effectively.
• Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Work calmly under tremendous stress.

Army Recruiting Ohio is a small portion of a larger whole. The regular Army, Army Reserve Ohio, Army Reserve Kentucky, and Army Reserve West Virginia are important components of the total Army Structure. Regular Army, Active Duty Soldiers serve full-time, while Army Reservists fill critical roles right here at home. We are always searching for potential candidates all over Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia to build a diverse range of individual Soldiers, each with his or her own expertise. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/armyrecruitingohioInstagram: @armyrecruitingohioTwitter: @GoArmyOhio

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