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6-509-1378

Name

Special Weapons and Tactics Team Officer

Status

Published

Version

1.4

Updated

1/4/2019 4:49:29 PM

Original Release

06/19/2018

Last Major Release

01/04/2019

Resource Category

Law Enforcement Operations

Primary Core Capability

On-scene Security, Protection and Law Enforcement

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team Officer responds to high-risk incidents as a member of a SWAT Team

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

SWAT Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type 1	The SWAT Team Officer: 1. Is a trained and qualified law enforcement officer assigned to a specific agency or regional resource 2. Provides increased law enforcement capabilities to prevent or respond to high-risk incidents 3. Possesses multidisciplinary skills, including firearms, chemical agent, and munitions deployment; tactical movement, entry, and perimeter control; and sniper/observer skills 4. Reports to the SWAT Team Leader

Type 1

The SWAT Team Officer: 1. Is a trained and qualified law enforcement officer assigned to a specific agency or regional resource 2. Provides increased law enforcement capabilities to prevent or respond to high-risk incidents 3. Possesses multidisciplinary skills, including firearms, chemical agent, and munitions deployment; tactical movement, entry, and perimeter control; and sniper/observer skills 4. Reports to the SWAT Team Leader

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Law enforcement education and training that provides the core knowledge, skills, proficiency, ability, and minimum requirements for employment as a sworn certified law enforcement officer, with SWAT officer qualifications

Training

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Incident Command System for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents 3. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 4. Department-approved basic SWAT training

Experience

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Non-probationary status law enforcement officer with two years of experience

Physical/Medical Fitness

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Performs duties under arduous circumstances characterized by working consecutive eight-hour days under physical and emotional stress for sustained periods of time

Currency

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	1. Currently functions as a member of a SWAT Team 2. Functions in this position during an operational incident, exercise, drill, or simulation at least once every year 3. Is qualified with department-approved SWAT Team weapons systems

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	1. State, District of Columbia, or U.S. tribal or territory law enforcement officer certification 2. Basic first aid or tactical casualty care plus cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 3. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approved SWAT officer certification

Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as security, communications, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
This position typically works 8 hours per shift, is self-sustainable for 72 hours, and is deployable for up to three days

753

Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Special Weapons and Tactics Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Special Weapons and Tactics Team Leader
FEMA, NIMS 509: Special Weapons and Tactics Team Commander
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017