Occupation · SOC 55-1013
Armored Assault Vehicle Officers
Direct the operation of tanks, light armor, and amphibious assault vehicle units during combat situations on land or in aquatic environments. Duties include directing crew members in the operation of targeting and firing systems; coordinating the operation of advanced onboard communications and navigation equipment; directing the transport of personnel and equipment during combat; formulating and implementing battle plans, including the tactical employment of armored vehicle units; and coordinating with infantry, artillery, and air support units.
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Core skills
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCoordination
Knowledge areas
Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and Training
Technology & tools
Data base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation software
Representative tasks
Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, reMaintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and r
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Periodic inmate counts — conduct under direct supervision using standardized count procedures on an assigned housing unit.Institutional rules and regulations — review and apply basic policies under the guidance of a senior officer during initial deployment.Post orders and security protocols — follow step-by-step written instructions to maintain assigned area security on a correctional facility floor.Inmate behavior patterns — recognize early warning signs of tension or non-compliance and report observations to a supervising officer.Active listening skills — receive and accurately relay verbal instructions from supervisors during shift briefings in a correctional setting.Emergency response procedures — identify the appropriate protocol for routine incidents such as minor altercations under direct supervision.Electronic mail and office suite software — use to document basic shift activities and submit required reports to shift supervisors.English language communication — write legible, factually accurate incident entries in a daily logbook on an assigned post.Personal conduct and self-control — demonstrate composure when interacting with inmates under stressful but routine correctional conditions.Data entry and database interfaces — input inmate count data and basic movement records into the facility management system with supervisor review.
developing
Regular inmate counts — independently conduct, verify, and reconcile scheduled counts across multiple housing areas with minimal supervisory oversight.Institutional policy compliance — apply and enforce all relevant rules and procedures consistently during routine and moderately complex situations on an assigned shift.Order and discipline maintenance — intervene appropriately in low-to-moderate-level disturbances, applying de-escalation techniques within established guidelines.Emergency response coordination — execute assigned emergency response roles during drills and actual incidents such as unauthorized absences, coordinating with a response team.Critical thinking in operational contexts — evaluate conflicting information from inmates and staff to make sound, timely decisions on a correctional housing unit.Monitoring and surveillance — routinely observe and document inmate movement, behavior, and facility conditions across an assigned zone throughout a full shift.Social perceptiveness — adapt communication style and approach when interacting with inmates of varying behavioral profiles on a daily operational basis.Spreadsheet and word processing software — prepare and maintain accurate shift reports, population counts, and incident summaries for supervisory review.Coordination with colleagues — synchronize post coverage and information handoffs with peers during shift transitions in a multi-officer correctional environment.Public safety and security knowledge — apply working knowledge of physical security measures, contraband detection, and perimeter integrity during routine patrols.
proficient
Inmate count accuracy and accountability — autonomously manage and certify all count procedures across complex or high-risk housing assignments, resolving discrepancies without supervisor intervention.Full-scope policy enforcement — interpret and enforce the complete range of institutional rules, regulations, and legal requirements independently in non-routine or contested situations.Non-routine security incidents — assess and respond to escapes, major disturbances, or hostage situations by directing immediate actions and communicating with emergency response units.Judgment and decision making under pressure — evaluate rapidly evolving threats on a correctional compound and select the most effective lawful response without waiting for directives.Inductive and deductive reasoning — synthesize behavioral intelligence, facility data, and policy knowledge to anticipate security vulnerabilities before incidents occur.Law and government knowledge — apply relevant statutes, correctional case law, and constitutional inmate rights to daily operational decisions across a full correctional environment.Presentation and reporting software — develop detailed incident reports, trend analyses, and briefing materials for administrative review following significant security events.Mentorship of junior officers — guide emerging staff through complex post assignments, demonstrating correct protocol application in live operational settings.Crisis communication — deliver clear, authoritative verbal directions to inmates and staff simultaneously during emergency scenarios on a correctional facility compound.Interdepartmental coordination — collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative units to manage complex inmate cases requiring multi-disciplinary security responses.
advanced
Facility-wide security strategy — design and implement comprehensive security plans, post coverage schemes, and emergency response frameworks across an entire correctional institution.Policy and regulatory development — author, review, and update institutional operating procedures and standing orders to align with evolving legal standards and best practices.Organizational emergency preparedness — lead multi-agency tabletop exercises and live emergency simulations, evaluating and improving facility-wide response capabilities.Senior leadership decision making — set operational priorities and resource allocation for an entire shift or facility division under complex, high-stakes security conditions.Staff development and training programs — design and oversee structured training curricula for correctional officer cohorts, integrating skills, knowledge, and work-style competencies.Performance accountability systems — establish measurable standards for count accuracy, incident response, and policy compliance and evaluate officer performance against them.Administration and management oversight — direct budgetary, scheduling, and administrative functions across a correctional unit, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance.Intelligence and risk assessment leadership — lead systemic analysis of behavioral, intelligence, and environmental data to proactively mitigate institutional security threats at scale.Interagency and executive communication — represent the institution in coordination with law enforcement agencies, legal counsel, and government oversight bodies during major incidents.Organizational culture and integrity — model and institutionalize a culture of dependability, ethical conduct, and professional accountability across all ranks of a correctional command.
Also known as
6 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
Armor OfficerAssault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) OfficerCavalry OfficerLight-Armored Reconnaissance OfficerLight-Armored Vehicle OfficerTank Officer