Also called: AT/FP Officer, Installation Antiterrorism Program Manager
Plans how a military base defends against terrorist attacks, from gate barriers to active-shooter drills.
AT officers assess threats, inspect gates and barriers, run attack drills, and coordinate with local police and FBI. Many are civilians or retirees after military security careers.
Civilian DoD pay; military officers in this role earn RMC. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's or military security experience plus antiterrorism officer certification.
Ways in: Military, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Homeland Security, Criminal Justice.
Growing about average. Steady DoD demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Threat software helps assess risks; inspecting gates and running drills stay human.
Classes: Government / Civics, World history, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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