EOD IED Triage Technician

Onsite Indian Head, MD

Salary range $80,000 - $110,000

Responsibilities include:

• Receives, documents, and disseminates evidence throughout level II lab.
• Ensures proper chain of custody is maintained for all evidence in the lab.
• Brief and train replacement personnel on all Lab and Triage SOP's.
• Use X-ray devices to confirm the explosive safety of recovered IED components.
• Perform forensic photography of devices and component configuration as recovered.
• Use explosive testing and other diagnostic equipment/tools to identify explosives, homemade explosives, precursors, and unknowns.
• Analyze X-ray data for identification of initiators/explosives/power, sources/firing circuits/components, and booby traps.
• Execute immediate actions per SOP to mitigate any explosive threat to personnel and facilities discovered during triage observing all associated safety precautions.
• Confirm Level I exploitation and prioritize evidence and case accordingly.
• Ensure storage compatibility and accountability of samples and components awaiting transfer to Level III exploitation.
• Produce technical reports on findings and develop device profiles.
• Work with and train U.S. and partner nations forces on proper evidence documentation and Level I exploitation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Physical ability and commitment to deploy globally.
• Ability to possess/handle firearms.
• Familiarity with WTI Exploitation and Analysis Tool (WEAT), WTI Lexicon, SIPRNET, and Community of Interest databases and portals.
• Intimate familiarity with lab processes and workflow.
• Current knowledge of global IED devices and TTP threats.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
• Senior or Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Experience working within the Counter-IED and Intelligence communities.
• U.S. citizenship.

Certifications and Other Qualifications:

• Eligible for US Tourist Passport.
• Current DOD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.

Benefits Overview: Full-time employees are offered comprehensive and competitive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, life insurance, military leave, training, tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan with company matches/immediate vesting, commuter benefits, and more.

COVID Policy: In accordance with the Federal Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, this position requires that you are fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before your start date. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination before you begin employment.

EEO Policy: It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.