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How much do rso embassy jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for rso embassy in the United States is $98,189.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an RSO at an embassy?

RSO stands for Regional Security Officer, a key position at U.S. embassies and consulates. The RSO is responsible for managing the security program to protect personnel, property, and sensitive information. They coordinate with local law enforcement, oversee security staff, and implement emergency procedures. The RSO also advises the ambassador and other officials on security threats and protocols. These roles are typically filled by experienced Special Agents from the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an RSO at an embassy?

To excel as a Regional Security Officer (RSO) at an embassy, you need expertise in security management, risk assessment, and law enforcement, typically backed by experience in diplomatic security or federal law enforcement and a relevant degree. Familiarity with security technologies, incident reporting systems, and crisis management protocols is essential. Strong leadership, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are critical to ensuring the safety of embassy personnel, assets, and information in complex international environments.

What challenges do RSOs at embassies face, and how can candidates prepare for them?

As an RSO at an embassy, you will often encounter complex security challenges, including managing potential threats, coordinating with host-nation security, and ensuring the safety of personnel and assets. The role requires quick decision-making, adaptability in high-pressure situations, and effective communication with both embassy staff and external agencies. Candidates can prepare by gaining experience in security operations, crisis management, and cross-cultural communication, as well as staying up-to-date on regional security trends.

What is the difference between Rso Embassy vs Consular Officer?

AspectRso EmbassyConsular Officer
Required CredentialsSecurity clearance, diplomatic training, relevant security certificationsDiplomatic or consular certifications, language skills, customer service experience
Work EnvironmentEmbassy security operations, diplomatic settingsConsular services, visa processing, citizen assistance
Employer & IndustryU.S. Department of State, diplomatic missionsU.S. Department of State, consular sections of embassies

While both roles operate within U.S. embassies, an Rso Embassy primarily focuses on security and diplomatic security operations, whereas a Consular Officer handles visa processing, citizen services, and consular affairs. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path within diplomatic missions.

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What states have the most Rso Embassy jobs?

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Infographic showing various Rso Embassy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,189 per year, or $47.2 per hour.

Advanced Reconnaissance Contractor (OPE- Survey)

Innovative Reasoning LLC

Holly Ridge, NC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Innovative Reasoning, LLC is recruiting for a Subject Matter Expert in Advanced Reconnaissance.

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Assist the lead military instructor with planning, coordination, and development of course material and exercise design.
  • Liaison with MEF Information Group (MIG) personnel to unify efforts associated with MEF level objectives.
  • Ensure the course is nested and aligned with MEF level objectives.
  • Conduct briefings as required to key leaders, to ensure course focus is consistent with current demand.
  • Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of scenario-based training objectives within MEU PTP.
  • Serve as instructor/evaluator during pre-deployment certification exercises and at-sea periods.
  • Deliver lectures and hands-on training for military students in the classroom and field.
  • Provide instruction across the following courses and training:
    • Close Quarters Tactics Course (CQTC),
    • Close Quarters Tactics Enabler (CQT-E),
    • Advanced Reconnaissance Course (ARC),
    • Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Course (VBSS),
    • EOTG Sniper Course (Urban, Aerial, Maritime),
    • Recon Interoperability Course
  • Develop and provide instruction and training in support of operations, focused on:
    • Physical Surveillance, Force Protection (physical / Digital),
    • Encrypted Communication Techniques,
    • Operational Security,
    • Titles and Authorities,
    • Embassy Roles & Responsibilities,
    • Threat Assessment,
    • International Travel/customs,
    • Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance,
    • and RSO&I.
    • concealed, low visibility marksmanship techniques.
  • Provide SME and support for the following MEU exercises:
    • MEU Exercise 1 / Realistic Urban Training,
    • MEU Exercise 2 / Amphibious MEU Interoperability Training (PMINT),
    • MEU Exercise 3,
    • Amphibious Ready Group / MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX),
    • Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX)

Supplemental Duties:

  • Develop training environment that supports enabler integration and provides advanced training opportunities for Multi-Discipline Intelligence personnel.
  • Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of training courses and generating After Action Reports (AARs).ย 
  • meet requirements as EOTG high risk training instructor.
  • Able to serve in a Range Safety Officer (RSO) position and obtain all requisite RSO certification credentials.
  • From time to time serve as a Range Safety Officer conduct of live fire training or exercises.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

Education/Qualifications and Certifications:

  • Possesses completion certifications in:
    • Physical Security (I.E., PSP, PSC, or equivalent).
  • Certified and trained by a U.S. Department of Defense school in:
    • force protection routes,
    • physical surveillance,
    • sensor emplacement and employment
    • and counter surveillance techniques.ย ย ย ย 
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of common commercial computer applications (Outlook, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.) and peripheral equipment to produce a variety of documents, charts, graphs and briefing materials and devices/equipment (tablets, smartphones, etc.) to present and execute training.

Experience:

  • Honorably discharged (DD-214 with the characterization of service and MOS, verification required), prior Staff Non-Commissioned (SNCO) or above in the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • No more than (5) years removed from active duty or contract assignment teaching or applying advanced reconnaissance and surveillance techniques in permissive, semi-permissive, and non-permissive environments.
  • Two (2) Operational deployments minimum.
  • Must have served within an Advanced Force Operations Troop, or relevant equivalent.
  • Minimum of (16) years of Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience or equivalent.
  • Six (6) years of experience conducting reconnaissance and surveillance operations in permissive and semi-permissive environments.
  • Have Six (6) years or experience conducting operations in permissive and semi-permissive environments requiring coordination with the US embassy and host nation.
  • Have Three (3) years or more in tactical level operations conducting analysis and planning.
  • Experience as a tactical operator in one of the following:
    • Former USMC Reconnaissance or MARSOC (0321/ 0326 or 0372); or Army Special Forces (18 series).
  • Management / Battalion level experience with enabler integration and Operations/Intelligence fusion.
  • Three (3) yearsโ€™ experience as an instructor at a USMC formal school, SOTG/EOTG, or a Joint Service, Interagency, or Civilian equivalent.
  • Expert Knowledge of how to operate military weapons to include standard small arms (E.G., M16, M4, HK416, M18).

Location: Position is at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Stone Bay, NC.

Work Environment:

  • The contractor will work in a mixed civilian/military environment providing amphibious raid training to deploying units.
  • Work conditions can vary from a busy office environment to fieldwork, both subject to frequent interruptions. Additional specific details related to working conditions may be outlined in the Performance Work Statement or Client Contract.
  • May occasionally be required to work non-routine office hours, travel to other locations, or work extended hours in support of training events or exercise.

Physical Demands:

  • Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday. Requires constant use of hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Additional specific details related to physical requirements may be outlined in the Performance Work Statement or Client Contract.
  • Be physically capable of performing all tasks specified in the Performance Work Statement or perspective area of expertise or prescribed in the EOTG Period of Instruction.

Work Schedule: Full time.

License and Other Requirements:

  • Hold a valid US Driverโ€™s License, with ability to operate private, commercial and Government owned motor vehicles (POV/GOV).
  • Possess a current Basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • Must be able to obtain a contractor's common access card, which will stand as identification for instructors and will enable them to access government owned computer equipment and Non-secure Internet Protocol (NIPR).

Salary and Benefits: As stated during the interview/hiring process.

Security Clearance: Currently possess an active U.S. Top Secret / SCI level security clearance and can obtain a Secure Internet Protocol (SIPR) access token with access to government SIPR computers terminals.

Travel: Approx. 6 weeks per year off base training in CONUS and OCONUS locations; conduct periodic off base site surveys; attend various sustainment training when available.