Bomb Technician (EOD)

US Navy; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Navy seeks Bomb Technician (EOD) to locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater using robotics, diving and explosive skills to protect forces and civilians.

Expect global missions and intense physical and mental demands, with frequent integration with fleet units and interagency partners. Training pathways cover EOD assessments, diving, and advanced demolition techniques.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy; citizenship/work status as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; bachelor’s for officer programs not required here.
• Background screening and security clearance eligibility as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives.
• Neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and IEDs.
• Remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic tech.
• Conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations.
• Clear waterways of mines to support ships and submarines.
• Provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies.

Skills

Swimming ability

Physical fitness

Discipline

Calm decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Bomb Technician (EOD)

Category / Component: Enlisted Active

Overview

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives
• Neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices
• Remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology
• Conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations
• Clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines
• Provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State

What to Expect

Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment

Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement

Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include:
• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions
• Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy. Some communities have more restrictive age ranges
• Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards
• Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening
• Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs
• Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator
• Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter

Additional qualifications for this job may include:

Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education

Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service

Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options. Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives

Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed. Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers

This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community. It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes. Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.