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Military Emergency Management Specialists
Median Salary
80,918
Workforce Count
177,009
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Whether it is a natural disaster or man-made as a result of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear incident, emergency management specialists are trained for response and recovery operations anywhere in the world. They prepare emergency plans, coordinate emergency response teams, and train other people to meet mission needs and to minimize casualties and damage in the event of any disaster situation, including floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, or enemy attack.
What is the work environment like?
Emergency management specialists work indoors when conducting training sessions and preparing disaster plans. Sometimes they work outdoors while operating decontamination equipment and monitoring disaster training.
How many people have this role in the Military?
177,009
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$49,168
2 Years
$78,635
6 Years
$121,607
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for emergency management specialists consists of classroom and on-the job instruction, including practice in the use of nuclear, biological, and chemical detection and decontamination equipment. Training content varies depending on specialty and may include:
- Protective and defensive procedures for chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear (CBRN) threats
- Preparation and communication of emergency plans
- Damage control
- Firefighting systems and equipment
- Search and rescue operations and procedures
- Use of CBRN detection, defense, decontamination, and monitoring equipment
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Homeland Security
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Critical Incident Response/Special Police Operations
- Protective Services Operations
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Public Safety and Security
- Administration and Management
- Computers and Electronics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.