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Security Rep (EXPAT) (ITALY)

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$69K - $123K/yr

This position is located at Aviano AB, Italy and will support Combat Rescue Helicopter training operations. The incumbent will support the first shift. Some travel may be required. Due to mission ...

Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Saint Thomas, VI

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Fort Myers, FL

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Sarasota, FL

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Riverview, FL

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Caguas, PR

$14 - $17.75/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Naples, FL

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Hialeah, FL

$13 - $16.50/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Aguadilla, PR

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Ponce, PR

$14 - $17.75/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

PR

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Delray Beach, FL

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

About As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be trained to perform daring rescues in dangerous conditions, saving lives in both combat and humanitarian missions. What You'll Do * Perform search and ...

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How much do combat rescue jobs pay per month?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average monthly pay for combat rescue in the United States is $1,697.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,666.67 and $1,708.33 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Combat Rescue Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Combat Rescue Specialist, you need advanced medical training, physical fitness, survival skills, and typically must complete specialized military courses such as the USAF Pararescue (PJ) pipeline. Familiarity with tactical communication systems, navigation equipment, and advanced life support certifications like EMT-P are commonly required. Exceptional teamwork, resilience under pressure, and rapid decision-making distinguish top performers in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure the successful rescue and medical care of personnel in hostile or high-risk environments.

What are Combat Rescue personnel?

Combat Rescue personnel, often referred to as Pararescuemen or 'PJs' in the U.S. Air Force, are highly trained specialists tasked with recovering and providing medical treatment to injured military and civilian personnel in combat and crisis situations. They are experts in emergency medical care, survival, and search and rescue operations, often deploying into dangerous environments by land, air, or sea. Their primary mission is to save lives, frequently operating behind enemy lines or in disaster zones, making them critical to both military missions and humanitarian efforts.

What are some common challenges faced by Combat Rescue personnel during missions, and how are they addressed?

Combat Rescue personnel often face challenges such as operating in hostile or unpredictable environments, working under extreme time constraints, and making rapid decisions with limited information. To address these, teams undergo rigorous training in tactical combat, emergency medical procedures, and survival skills. Strong teamwork, clear communication, and adaptability are essential, as missions frequently require close collaboration with other military units, aircrews, and support staff. Regular debriefings and ongoing training help teams continuously improve their response to these high-pressure situations.

What is the difference between Combat Rescue vs Search and Rescue?

AspectCombat RescueSearch and Rescue
CertificationsMilitary rescue training, CPR, first aidEMS, wilderness rescue, CPR, first aid
Work EnvironmentMilitary combat zones, hostile environmentsNatural disaster sites, wilderness, urban areas
Employer & IndustryMilitary, defenseGovernment agencies, NGOs, emergency services

Combat Rescue and Search and Rescue both involve rescuing individuals in emergency situations. However, Combat Rescue is a military role focused on rescuing personnel in combat zones, often under hostile conditions, requiring military-specific training. Search and Rescue typically involves civilian agencies responding to natural disasters or wilderness emergencies. While both roles require rescue skills and certifications like CPR, Combat Rescue emphasizes military tactics and combat readiness, whereas Search and Rescue emphasizes civilian emergency response skills.

More about Combat Rescue jobs
Infographic showing various Combat Rescue job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $20,365 per year, or $9.8 per hour.
Technical Rescue Instructor | Part-Time

Technical Rescue Instructor | Part-Time

Roco Rescue

Baton Rouge, LA โ€ข On-site

$20 - $41.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

TECHNICAL RESCUE INSTRUCTOR

Share your experience and passion with rescuers from across the US, and around the world. Roco Rescue is seeking an experienced technical rescue professionals to join our team as a part-time rescue instructor.

At Roco Rescue, whether youโ€™re on our corporate staff, an instructor, or are on one of our standby rescue teams, youโ€™ll be working alongside like-minded professionals to continually raise the standard for saving lives and keeping rescuers safe.

Required Trainingย and Certifications:

  • High School diploma or GED and some relevant vocational school or rescue training required.
  • Certification in accordance with NFPA 1006 is required in Confined Space Rescue or Rope Rescue.
  • Formal instructional training and certification is strongly preferred.
  • Additional certifications in related disciplines are strongly preferred.
  • Current certifications in BLS and/or CPR/First Aid or higher, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Bachelorโ€™s or Associate in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Occupational Safety & Health or related field is preferred.
  • Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for certain education requirements.
  • Successful completion of the Roco Instructor Development course will be required.ย 

Required Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Emergency Response or Rescue role is required.
  • Prior military service is preferred.
  • Experience in varied disciplines is preferred (e.g., mountain rescue, rope access, etc.).
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Combat Lifesaver/TCCC, or similar medical experience preferred.

Other Considerations:

  • Will be required to work more than 40 hours per week, if you accept an assignment longer than 4 days.
  • May be required to work weekends.
  • Travel may be required, depending on which assignments you accept.
  • Residents of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana are are strongly preferred.

As a Roco instructor you will work alongside one or more additional instructors to deliver lifesaving technical rescue training to rescuers from around the world. Many of the classes are conducted at the Roco Training Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but many rescue teams host the classes at their own facilities or training sites. Roco students include municipal firefighters, industrial rescue team members, as well as federal agency and military personnel.

Training disciplines include Confined Space Rescue, Rope Rescue, Rescue from Fall Protection, Rope Access, Trench Rescue, Tower Climbing and custom courses.

Instructors must be able to control and ensure the safety of students and bystanders throughout training operations, follow all company and facility safety policies, and display confidence and proficiency in all techniques. While supervising all phases of training exercises, instructors must maintain constant readiness to perform a rescue at any time.

Applicant's Statement

By submitting an application, I certify that the answers given here are complete, true and correct. I understand that giving false, misleading or incomplete information will lead to my immediate termination.

I authorize any of the persons or organizations referenced in this application to give Roco Rescue or its agents any and all information concerning my previous employment, education, or other information that they may have, with regard to any of the subjects covered by this application and release all such parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such information. This authorization does not include release of other prohibited disability and medical-related information prohibited in pre-employment inquiries by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with the Company is of an โ€œat-willโ€ nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Company may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this โ€œat-willโ€ employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically authorized by the Company.

I also understand that if I am employed, I will be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity and legal work authorization within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit such proof within the required time shall result in immediate termination of employment. In addition, I understand my employment may be conditioned on the results of a physical examination and drug/alcohol testing. It is also understood that I authorize any conditional employment background screening to be performed, and any misrepresentation or omission of information may result in the rejection of my application for employment.

I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the Company.

Roco Rescue, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, refer to EEO is the Law Poster. Please refer to the EEO is the Law Supplement Poster & the Pay Transparency Policy.

If a disability prevents you from applying for a job through our website, request assistance here. or call (800) 647-7626. No other requests will be acknowledged. If youโ€™d like to view a copy of our affirmative action plan or policy, please email request to view AAP or EEO policy.

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