(Applications may also be printed and submitted at any meeting or event)
Membership
The Central Aid Agency offers a variety of membership options so that personnel have flexibility when participating with the agency. Once someone is a member, they can choose Duty Assignments which define the specific role(s) they perform within the organization.
Rated
Rated personnel have the highest standards and sometimes toughest requirements, including having to adhere to certain hygiene and appearance requirements and the Code of Conduct, but they also have the most opportunities for advancement and service. After becoming members, Rated personnel must select a Primary Duty Assignment (see below), and may also take on Additional Duty Assignments.
Rated Volunteer
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Everyone
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Status: Open
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Description: Active Duty Rated volunteers have the most stringent requirements and start out serving an initial three month probationary period, but then have the option of transferring to any active unit that has openings. Active Duty personnel have the most mobility when it comes to assignment and promotion. Reserve Rated volunteers are a middle ground between Active Duty and Free Agent. Reserves have less stringent activeness requirements and serve in a reserve capacity, but can still join any specialty units that have a Reserve component. Free Agents have the benefit of still being full Rated members of the Central Aid Agency, but do not have to adhere to as rigid activeness requirements and are not assigned to units. Becoming a Free Agent is recommended for anyone interested in joining the Central Aid Agency as a Rated member but is concerned about meeting activeness requirements. It is also a good role for people who want to join, but are uncertain of what unit to be a part of. Cadets are youth aged 14-21 who serve as junior Rated personnel. Cadets have the ability to join supervised and structured Cadet units to gain valuable life experience and training, alongside regular Rated members. Cadets have opportunities to promote and develop leadership skills, and can transition to full C.A.A. membership when they age out of the Cadet Corps program. Cadets complete the same application as regular Rated members, but check the box for a Cadet Application.
Non-Rated
Non-Rated personnel have less stringent requirements for membership and are not directly part of the C.A.A. faith mission, but have less opportunity for promotion or special assignments. Because Non-Rated personnel membership is already linked to a specific role, they get a Primary Duty Assignment when they sign up. Non-Rated personnel may still take on Additional Duty Assignments (if open to Non-Rated members) and are given opportunities for leadership.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Member
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Everyone
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Status: Open
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Description: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) personnel are volunteer community members who are trained in disaster response and serve as an auxiliary to C.A.A. Rated emergency response units. Specifically CERT personnel can be deployed to respond to disaster situations.
EMCOMM (Emergency Communications) Member
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Everyone
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Status: Open
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Description: EMCOMM personnel are community volunteers who provide emergency communications capability as an auxiliary to C.A.A. Rated emergency communications personnel. Specifically EMCOMM personnel provide communications support for operations and incident command.
EMCOMM CERT Member
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Everyone
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Status: Open
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Description: EMCOMM CERT personnel are volunteer community members who provide emergency response capability as an auxiliary to C.A.A. Rated emergency response units. Specifically EMCOMM CERT personnel are cross trained to provide capability as either radio operators or ground emergency responders.
Non-Rated Leadership Positions
CERT Team Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Non-Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: CERT Team Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as regular CERT personnel, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Team of approximately 3 – 6 other CERT personnel. Specifically a Team Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the team, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Team Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently only recruiting for the Second-In-Command position.
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently only recruiting for the Second-In-Command position.
EMCOMM Team Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Non-Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: EMCOMM Team Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as regular EMCOMM personnel, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Team of approximately 3 – 6 other EMCOMM personnel. Specifically a Team Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the team, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Team Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Primary Duty Assignments
Primary Duty Assignments are core responsibilities or jobs that C.A.A. personnel are assigned to do. Personnel assigned to these positions carry out the related duties as their main role within the Central Aid Agency. All Rated personnel must choose, or be given, a Primary Duty Assignment as their primary "job" within the agency. NOTE: Personnel may select only one Primary Duty Assignment, unless it is a leadership position within the same Command.
Central Command
Administrative & Command Support Technician
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Central Command personnel are Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are tasked with providing administrative and logistics to the organization as a whole, and support to leadership within the command structure. Central Command personnel can be deployed to support C.A.A. operations, and act as administrative support and coordination for other C.A.A. units.
Team Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Central Command Team Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as regular Central Command personnel, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Team of approximately 3 – 6 other personnel. Specifically a Team Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the team, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Team Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Director / Deputy Director
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: The Director and Deputy Director of Central Command serve as the most senior leadership of Central Command and are responsible for representing the Command on the C.A.A. Board of Directors. They are also responsible for the strategic direction and development of Central Command as an organization within the Central Aid Agency, and for overseeing the standards of conduct and training for Central Command personnel and assisting the Executive Director. The Director is assisted by the Deputy Director, who can take over in emergency situations. These roles are also currently responsible for filling the unit Leader and/or Second-In-Command positions of Emergency Response Force 1, and overseeing the operations of elements and personnel assigned to that unit.
Chaplain Corps
Chaplain / Field Chaplain
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Chaplain Corps personnel are Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are tasked with providing faith support, spiritual guidance, and counseling to those that seek it. Chaplains also conduct services and ceremonies as assigned; and fulfill Sector based chaplain roles. Chaplains can be deployed to critical incidents and requested by partner agencies. They can also be trained as Field Chaplains and embedded in non-Chaplain units to deploy alongside other C.A.A. emergency responders into unstable field environments.
Team Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Closed
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Description: Chaplain Team Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as a regular Chaplain, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Team of approximately 3 – 6 other Chaplain personnel. Specifically a Team Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the team, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Team Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Branch Director / Deputy Branch Director
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: The Branch Director and Deputy Branch Director of the Chaplain Corps serve as the most senior leadership of the Chaplain Corps and are responsible for representing the Command. They are also responsible for the strategic direction and development of the Chaplain Corps as an organization within the Central Aid Agency, and for overseeing the standards of conduct and training for C.A.A. chaplain personnel. The Branch Director is assisted by the Deputy Branch Director, who can take over in emergency situations. These roles are also currently responsible for filling the unit Leader and Second-In-Command positions of a Chaplain Corps unit, and overseeing the operations of elements and personnel assigned to that unit.
Communications and Data
Director / Deputy Director
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: The Director and Deputy Director of Communications and Data (Comms and Data) serve as the most senior leadership of Comms and Data and are responsible for representing the Command on the C.A.A. Board of Directors. They are also responsible for the strategic direction and development of Comms and Data as an organization within the Central Aid Agency, and for overseeing the standards of conduct and training for Comms and Data personnel. The Director is assisted by the Deputy Director, who can take over in emergency situations. These roles are also currently responsible for filling the unit Leader and Second-In-Command positions of Emergency Response Force 1, Detachment A (Headquarters) and overseeing the operations of elements and personnel assigned to that unit.
EMCOMM (Emergency Communications)
EMCOMM Radio Operator Technician 1
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: EMCOMM personnel are Rated members who provide emergency communications capability to support emergency and disaster response operations. Specifically EMCOMM personnel provide communications support for incident command systems, but may be deployed into the field themselves to provide direct support to operations.
Team Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Rated EMCOMM Team Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as regular EMCOMM personnel, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Team of approximately 3 – 6 other EMCOMM personnel. Specifically a Team Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the team, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Team Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Emergency Response
Emergency Response Technician
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Emergency Response personnel are Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are tasked with being the backbone of C.A.A. emergency and disaster response operations. Trained in disaster response, these personnel are deployed to incidents to provide rescue, relief, and assistance to those in need.
Team Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Emergency Response Team Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as regular Emergency Response personnel, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Team of approximately 3 – 6 other personnel. Specifically a Team Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the team, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Team Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Branch Director / Deputy Branch Director
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: The Branch Director and Deputy Branch Director of Emergency Response serve as the most senior leadership of Emergency Response and are responsible for representing the Command. They are also responsible for the strategic direction and development of Emergency Response as an organization within the Central Aid Agency, and for overseeing the standards of conduct and training for C.A.A. emergency response personnel. The Branch Director is assisted by the Deputy Branch Director, who can take over in emergency situations. These roles are also currently responsible for filling the unit Leader and Second-In-Command positions of Emergency Response Force 1, Detachment B (Operations), and overseeing the operations of elements and personnel assigned to that unit.
Incident Management and Operational Support
Incident Command / Support Technician
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Incident Management and Operational Support (IMOS) are Rated personnel who are specifically trained to provide and support Incident Command Systems (ICS) and communications coordination for disaster and emergency response operations. Additionally, they are trained as ground responders and can be deployed as such, or embedded with ground units to support operations and provide capability.
Team Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: IMOS Team Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as regular IMOS personnel, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Team of approximately 3 – 6 other personnel. Specifically a Team Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the team, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Team Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Medical Corps
Disaster Medical Provider
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Coming Soon
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Description: Medical Corps personnel are Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are tasked with providing medical and first aid services to C.A.A. personnel and the public. Trained in disaster response, these personnel are deployed to incidents to provide medical support to C.A.A. emergency response operations.
Team Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Coming Soon
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Description: Med Corps Team Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as regular Med Corps personnel, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Team of approximately 3 – 6 other personnel. Specifically a Team Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the team, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Team Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Branch Director / Deputy Branch Director
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: The Branch Director and Deputy Branch Director of Medical Corps serve as the most senior leadership of Med Corps and are responsible for representing the Command. They are also responsible for the strategic direction and development of Med Corps as an organization within the Central Aid Agency, and for overseeing the standards of conduct and training for C.A.A. medical personnel. The Branch Director is assisted by the Deputy Branch Director, who can take over in emergency situations. These roles are also currently responsible for filling the unit Leader and Second-In-Command positions of Emergency Response Force 1, Detachment C (Medical), and overseeing the operations of elements and personnel assigned to that unit.
United Security Operations
Unarmed Security Agent
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Unarmed Security Agents provide security services to support and protect C.A.A. operations, personnel, and facilities. They may also be assigned to provide security services to partner agencies, and on a contract basis or for fundraisers.
Team Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Closed
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Description: Security Team Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as a regular Security Agent, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Team of approximately 3 – 6 other Security Agents. Specifically a Team Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the team, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Team Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Squad Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Closed
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Description: Security Squad Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as a regular Security Agent, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Squad of approximately 10 or more other Security Agents. Specifically a Squad Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the squad, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Squad Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Director / Deputy Director
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: The Director and Deputy Director of United Security Operations serve as the most senior leadership of USO and are responsible for representing the Command on the C.A.A. Board of Directors. They are also responsible for the strategic direction and development of USO as an organization within the Central Aid Agency, and for overseeing the standards of conduct and training for USO personnel. The Director is assisted by the Deputy Director, who can take over in emergency situations. These roles are also currently responsible for filling the unit Leader and Second-In-Command positions of Emergency Response Force 1, Detachment D (Security), and overseeing the operations of elements and personnel assigned to that unit.
Additional Duty Assignments
Additional Duty Assignments are secondary responsibilities or jobs that C.A.A. personnel can choose to be assigned to do. Personnel assigned to these positions carry out the related duties in addition to their main role within the Central Aid Agency. Personnel may choose as many Additional Duty Assignments as they wish, as long as they can maintain simultaneous standards for all roles they hold. Some Additional Duty Assignments may also be open to non-member applicants.
Animal Operations
Unit Animal Expert
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated & Non-Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Unit Animal Experts are Rated and Non-Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are recognized as animal experts within their unit. Unit Animal Experts receive advanced training and serve as go-to subject matter experts in operations related to, or concerning, animals. Unit Animal Experts are cross trained, and carry out the normal duties related to their unit in addition to being an animal expert. In general, Unit Animal Experts serve in Emergency Response focused units and provide guidance related to animals during incident response.
Unit K9 Handler
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated & Non-Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Unit K9 Handlers are Rated and Non-Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are recognized as K9 handlers within their unit. Unit K9 Handlers receive advanced training and provide K9 services related to their unit and assignment. Unit K9 Handlers are cross trained, and carry out the normal duties related to their home unit in addition to being a K9 handler.
Chaplain Corps
Unit Chaplain
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated & Non-Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Unit Chaplains are Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are cross-trained and tasked with providing faith support, spiritual guidance, and counseling to those that seek it within their assigned units. Unit Chaplains may be deployed to critical incidents and requested by partner agencies, but primarily perform this role within their home unit.
Emergency Response Force 1
Training Cadre Member
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated & Non-Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Members of the ERF 1 Training Cadre help write, develop, and implement training and exercises for the personnel and units assigned to ERF 1. Training is of paramount importance for maintaining readiness of units and personnel, as skills are perishable and decrease over time. ERF Training Cadre members play a critical role in keeping the skills of C.A.A. emergency responders honed and sharpened.
Headquarters / Specialty Roles
Facility Committee Member (Sector 2 HQ)
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated & Non-Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Members of the Sector 2 Facility Committee help manage, maintain, develop, and operate the physical building and related infrastructure that comprise Sector 2 Headquarters. Members of the Facility Committee are responsible for taking point on facility related matters, and help ensure the facility is maintained and kept available for use by the agency, its units, and personnel.
Media Coordinator (Sector 2 HQ)
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: The Sector 2 Media Coordinator oversees media and communications related to C.A.A. operations. Specifically they help manage and oversee social media accounts, the website and blog, and the C.A.A. forums. They are also responsible for documenting C.A.A. activities and events, taking photos, and creating C.A.A. email newsletters and social media posts.
Equipment Quartermaster (Sector 2 HQ)
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: The Sector 2 Equipment Quartermaster is responsible for overseeing, managing, and issuing, all equipment for units and personnel in or affiliated with the Central Aid Agency. The Equipment Quartermaster is also responsible for uniform and equipment purchasing, production, and supply chain logistics. Finally, the Equipment Quartermaster oversees equipment return, grading, organization, and storage for the Central Aid Agency.
Medical Corps
Unit Medic
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated & Non-Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Unit Medics are Rated and Non-Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are tasked with being the primary providers of medical and first aid services within their unit. Unit Medics are cross trained, and carry out the normal duties related to their unit in addition to their medical responsibilities.
Recognized Medical Provider
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated & Non-Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Recognized Medical Providers are Rated and Non-Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are recognized as medical providers within their unit. Recognized Medical Providers are not Unit Medics and only assist in providing medical services, but do not have primary medical care responsibility for the unit. Recognized Medical Providers are cross trained, and carry out the normal duties related to their unit in addition to being able to provide medical care.
Rapid Response Team
Rapid Response Team Member
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Rapid Response Team personnel are Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are not already assigned to an emergency response focused role, and choose to become additionally trained in emergency and disaster response and be deployed for such purposes. RRT personnel carry out the duties and responsibilities of being on an RRT unit in addition to their regular assignment.
Team Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Closed
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Description: RRT Team Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as regular RRT personnel, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Team of approximately 3 – 6 other RRT personnel. Specifically a Team Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the team, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Team Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Squad Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Closed
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Description: RRT Squad Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as regular RRT personnel, but additionally are responsible for overseeing a Squad of approximately 2 Teams (10+ RRT personnel). Specifically a Squad Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the squad, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Squad Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
Special Vehicle Operations
Special Vehicle Operator / Crew
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated & Non-Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) personnel are Rated and Non-Rated members of the Central Aid Agency who are tasked with providing Emergency Response off-road vehicle capability as part of Task Force 2. Trained in disaster response and off-road vehicle operations, these personnel are deployed to incidents to provide off-road vehicle based rescue, relief, and assistance to those in need.
Task Force 2 Unit Leader / SIC
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) Task Force unit Leaders and Second-In-Commands (SIC) carry out all the same duties and responsibilities as regular SVO personnel, but additionally are responsible for overseeing an SVO Task Force of variable size. Specifically a Task Force unit Leader is responsible for managing the operations of the Task Force, including training for the unit. The SIC is responsible for assisting the Unit Leader with leadership of the unit and can take over in emergencies.
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently only recruiting for the Second-In-Command position.
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently only recruiting for the Second-In-Command position.
Task Force 1 / Sector 1
Administrative, Training, Development, and Operations Technician
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Administrative, Training, Development and Operations Technicians “Jungle Rats” are the primary operational personnel of Task Force 1 Detachment Alpha. They are responsible for the administration, training, development, and operations of the FJB Field Training Center “The Jungle” in Sector 1. They also provide training and support for other units when using the facility, and limited operational capability in the area of Sector 1.
United Security Operations
Unarmed Special Security Agent
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Pay Rate: Volunteer
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Open To: Rated Personnel
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Status: Open
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Description: Unarmed Special Security Agents provide security services to support and protect C.A.A. operations, personnel, and facilities in addition to their primary role within the agency. They may also be assigned to provide security services to partner agencies, and on a contract basis or for fundraisers.