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Command and Control Center Officers

Manage the operation of communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include managing critical communication links between air, naval, and ground forces; formulating and implementing emergency plans for natural and wartime disasters; coordinating emergency response teams and agencies; evaluating command center information and need for high-level military and government reporting; managing the operation of surveillance and detection systems; providing technical information and advice on capabilities and operational readiness; and directing operation of weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems.

Median salary

$55,000

Typical range

$34k – $99k

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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  1. Junior Command and Control Center Officers

    Entry / Junior

    $34,100

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Command and Control Center Officers

    Established

    $55,000

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Command and Control Center Officers

    Senior

    $77,000

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