| Navy Master-at-Arms Eligible to Earn a Certification in Homeland Security Release Date: 6/20/2008 4:36:00 PM NORFOLK (NNS) — The Navy’s Master-at-Arms (MA) professionals can now earn formal certification in homeland security as part of the Navy’s free Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) program. COOL gives Sailors the opportunity to earn civilian certifications and licenses that correspond to their military work experience and career goals. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for our security force personnel to not only broaden their military career, but also narrow the professional gap between them and their civilian counterparts in terms of professional credentials,” said Jose Bautista, deputy director of MA career management at the Center for Security Forces. “As of 10 June, there have been over 500 certifications funded through COOL for personnel in the master-at-arms rating, which makes this a very exciting inaugural year.” The American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI) has certified professionals across America in homeland security since 2003 through its Certification in Homeland Security (CHS) program. ACFEI divides the CHS program into five levels commensurate to various career milestones and work experiences of Sailors and other security professionals from the public, private, and government sectors, which includes incident management and first-responder organizations. Level I covers disasters and introductory concepts related to basic emergency preparedness. Level II takes an in-depth look into the world and weapons of terrorism, where they have been used, how they cause injury, and what can be done to avoid or minimize harm. Level III discusses the scope of proactive emergency preparedness and focuses on involvement in community and coordinated group efforts and emphasizes leadership. Levels IV and V are advanced levels reserved for those members who have completed all previous levels. An additional benefit for MAs who earn a certification in homeland security includes a CHS membership that provides access to a network of training resources and a pool of professionals who work collaboratively to improve homeland security. The American Board for Certification in Homeland Security Web site (www.chs.acfei.com) provides additional information into the benefits of earning a certification in homeland security. ————————- MilitaryConnection.com, a portal of all things military, has become the “go to” site for resources, news and information that is of importance to the military audience. We have thousands of pages and hundreds of databases to keep you current on the information you need to have. With something for everyone, we take pride in providing all of our resources free to users. Additionally, we feature all types of Articles like this one to keep you informed. We will post your press releases, special events, newsletters, professional conferences and seminars, reunions, job fairs, and videos to help organizations get out the word. One of the areas of our focus is connecting candidates from the military community with outstanding government and civilian employers. We are well aware that candidates from the military community across the board have a work ethic second to none. They make highly valued employees. MilitaryConnection.com has a multitude of employment resources including a Directory of over 30,000 employers, Job Tips, Columns, Virtual Job Fair and our new and improved Job Board, featuring our Virtual Marketplace where you can post free ads for items you want to buy, sell or rent , and much more. We understand the importance of education. Please check out our new Scholarship Directory featuring thousands of scholarships. When the next tour is back home, it’s on MilitaryConnection.com. |