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Hazardous Device Specialist / Public Safety Professional

  • Contract: Contract
  • Who can apply: Open worldwide
  • Posted Sep 14, 2026

In short

Mercor is hiring 1000 freelance specialists to test frontier AI models on safety and misuse potential. If you have deep expertise in public safety and hazardous devices, this remote freelance role lets you apply your practical skills to guide cutting-edge technology.

What you will do

  • Write challenging single-turn prompts split into benign, dual-use, and adversarial levels
  • Evaluate AI model responses against a defined policy standard
  • Judge if the model handled the response correctly
  • Write the reference answer and the technical reasoning behind it

What you need to apply

  • Certified bomb technician or hazardous device operator background
  • Experience in military EOD, bomb squad command, post-blast investigation, or CBRNE response
  • Strong technical writing skills with the ability to explain complex judgments clearly
  • Ability to work without using classified or export-controlled information

Who can apply

This freelance remote role is open worldwide with no country restrictions stated. You can apply from anywhere.

My tip

At Simply Remotely, we suggest highlighting your certified public safety background and including a clear sample of your technical writing to stand out in your application.

Originally published on Mercor

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