Occupation · 2026 assessment

Head of civil defense Unit

The Head of civil defense Unit role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

17%2026
24%2028
32%2030
42%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Collecting metrics and preparing management reports37%
Resource planning and scenario modelling31%
People, conflict and accountability decisions3%
Operating along a predictable route25%
Monitoring vehicle state through telemetry32%
Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditions3%
Initial classification of events and alerts41%
Log analysis and known-indicator detection38%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Collecting metrics and preparing management reportsAI 37% · human 89%
  2. 2Resource planning and scenario modellingAI 31% · human 82%
  3. 3People, conflict and accountability decisionsAI 3% · human 94%
  4. 4Operating along a predictable routeAI 25% · human 79%
  5. 5Monitoring vehicle state through telemetryAI 32% · human 87%
  6. 6Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditionsAI 3% · human 88%
  7. 7Initial classification of events and alertsAI 41% · human 88%
  8. 8Log analysis and known-indicator detectionAI 38% · human 81%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI prepares reports, plans, minutes and management options
  • autopilot gradually takes control in constrained, well-mapped environments
  • cameras, sensors and SIEM systems classify events automatically
  • AI detects anomalies and prioritizes incidents
  • some monitoring and patrol tasks shift to robots

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for people, priorities and conflicting interests
  • operation in bad weather, road works and unpredictable human behavior
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • decision accountability under threat
  • unknown scenarios and active adversaries
  • physical intervention or deep investigation

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$9 200per month
2035$13 300scenario estimate
2026: $9 20020262027: $9 60020272028: $10 00020282029: $10 40020292030: $10 85020302031: $11 30020312032: $11 75020322033: $12 25020332034: $12 75020342035: $13 3002035
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Autonomous Systems Security Specialist

Skill fit 81% · risk 13%

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Skills you already have

  • goal setting
  • people management
  • resource allocation
  • spatial attention
  • emergency response
  • threat assessment

Skills to build

  • AI-enabled team management
  • auditing AI management recommendations
  • remote autonomous-vehicle supervision
  • telemetry work
  • AI security
  • digital forensics
CurrentHead of civil defense Unit · 17%
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Keepgoal setting · people management · resource allocation
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AddAI-enabled team management · auditing AI management recommendations · remote autonomous-vehicle supervision

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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