California Military Department Career Opportunities
Welcome to the California Military Department’s careers page! Every role here represents more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that’s shaping the future. As you explore our openings, know that we value diversity, innovation, and the unique perspectives each individual brings. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, there’s a place for your in the California Military Department.
To find out more and see a wide variety of career opportunities in the military, federal, and state employment, click on the tabs below.
For assistance in posting a Vacancy Announcement to this page, please reach out to the SharePoint Services Team at ng.ca.caarng.list.sharepoint-services-team@army.milopens in a new window.
- Army Active Guard Reserve
- Army Active Duty Operational Support
- Army M-Day Unit Vacancies
- Air Active Guard Reserve
- Air DSG Unit Vacancies
- Counterdrug Task Force
- Counterdrug Task Force (ESAD)
- Federal Employment (Title 5 and Title 32)
- FireGuard (Title 32)
- State Active Duty
- State Civil Service
- Task Force Rattlesnake
- Work For Warriors
Active Guard Reserve – Army
Application Information:
Effective February 7, 2022, CAARNG AGR accessions process transitions to FTSMCS Jobs. All VA’s prior to this date will be processed the same way, and applications will be submitted through SAFE. Any VA’s posted on or after this date will be posted both this CMD website, and FTSMCS. However, any VA’s posted on or after this date will no longer require applications to be submitted through SAFE but will require applications to be submitted on FTSMCS Jobs. CAC authentication is required for access into FTSMCS. For instructions on how to apply, please click the following link: FTSMCS AGR Jobs Module Instructions (.pdf)opens in a new window
Points of Contact (POC):
SSG Kasandra Terrell
(916) 854-3826
kasandra.terrell.mil@army.mil
Support Links
Active Duty Operational Support
Announcement Number | Title | Grade | Unit | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Opportunity Type | Close Date |
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FTNGD-TRVLAO 22-01 Defense Travel System Voucher Examiner | Defense Travel System Voucher Examiner (.pdf)opens in a new window | E1-E4 | Mather, CA | Mather, CA | Statewide | ADOS | Until Filled |
FTNGD-MFH 23-015 Honor Guard Team Member | Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf)opens in a new window | E1-E4 | Military Funeral Honors | San Jose, CA | Statewide | ADOS | Until Filled |
FTNGD-MFH 23-016 Honor Guard Team Member | Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf)opens in a new window | E1-E4 | Military Funeral Honors | Dixon, CA | Statewide | ADOS | Until Filled |
FTNGD-MFH 23-017 Honor Guard Team Member | Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf)opens in a new window | E1-E5 | Military Funeral Honors | Sacramento, CA | Statewide | ADOS | Until Filled |
Army M-Day Unit Vacancies
Announcement Number | Title | Grade | Unit | Duty Location | Opportunity Type | Close Date |
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40ID-001 40th Infantry Division, Secretary of the General Staff | 40th Infantry Division, Secretary of the General Staff (.pdf)opens in a new window | O3-O4 | 40th Infantry Division | Los Alamitos, CA | M-Day | Open Until Filled |
Active Guard Reserve – Air Force
Point of Contact (POC):
MSgt Michelle Davis
(916) 854-3481
michelle.davis.20@us.af.mil
TSgt Nile Winn
(916) 854-4228
nile.winn@us.af.mil
Support Links
Announcement Number | Title | Rank | AFSC | Unit | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Close Date |
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A25-183 | Aircrew, Aeromedical Servicer (.docx)opens in a new window | E5-E7 | X4N051/X4N071 | 146 AW | Channel Islands | Nationwide | 30-May-2025 |
A25-184 | Aerospace Propulsion (.docx)opens in a new window | E4-E6 | 2A671 / 2A671(H) Preferred | 129 RQW | Moffett ANGB | Nationwide | 30-May-2025 |
A25-089 | Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (.docx)opens in a new window | E1-E6 | 2A3X5 or 2A9X4 | 163 ATKW | March ARB | Nationwide | 30-May-2025 |
A25-170 | Personnel (.docx)opens in a new window | E5-E7 | 3F051 | CA ANG HQ | Rancho Cordova | Nationwide | 30-May-2025 |
A25-185 | Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (.docx)opens in a new window | E6(P)-E7 | 2A373 | 144 FW | Fresno | Nationwide | 2-Jun-2025 |
A25-187 | A6 – System and Network Administrator (.docx)opens in a new window | E6-E7 | 1D7X1Q or 1D7X1W | CA ANG HQ | Rancho Cordova | Statewide | 8-Jun-2025 |
A25-188 | Financial Management(.docx)opens in a new window | O3-O5 | 65F3 | 144 FW | Fresno | Nationwide | 8-Jun-2025 |
A25-190 | Security Forces Craftsman (.docx)opens in a new window | E5-E6 | 3P051/3P071 | 146 AW | Channel Islands | Wing Only | 18-Jun-2025 |
A25-205 | Fighter Pilot (.docx)opens in a new window | O3-O4 | 11F3F | 144 FW | Fresno | Statewide | 20-Jun-2025 |
A25-196 | Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman (.docx)opens in a new window | E6-E7 | 2A773 | 144 FW | Fresno | Nationwide | 28-Jun-2025 |
A25-197 | Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (ACA Shift Supervisor) (.docx)opens in a new window | E6-E7 | 2A373 | 144 FW | Fresno | Nationwide | 28-Jun-2025 |
A25-198 | Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (.docx)opens in a new window | E3-E5 | 2A353L | 144 FW | Fresno | Nationwide | 28-Jun-2025 |
A25-199 | Aircraft Elec & Environmental Systems (.docx)opens in a new window | E4-E7 | 2A656/2A676 | 129 RQW | Moffett ANGS | Nationwide | 29-Jun-2025 |
A25-201 | PJ/Team Leader (.docx)opens in a new window | E5-E7 | X1Z151 | 129 RQW | Moffett ANGS | Nationwide | 29-Jun-2025 |
Air DSG Unit Vacancies
“Effective June 1st Air Force DSG (M-Day) announcements can be found on MyVECTOR Websiteopens in a new window. Please reference the following job aid for instructions on how to register for a non-CAC Registration: MyVECTOR Registration for Non-CAC Users (.docx)opens in a new window
Counterdrug Task Force
Point of Contact:
Counterdrug HR Team
NGCA-CDTF-CD1-Applications@army.mil
916-369-4987
Applications can also be emailed directly to the CDTF mailbox at: NGCA-CDTF-CD1-Applications@army.mil prior to announcement closing date.
Support Links
Announcement Number | Title | Grade and MOS/AFSC | Opportunity Type | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Organization | Close Date |
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Announcement Number | Title | Grade and MOS/AFSC | Opportunity Type | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Organization | Close Date |
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FTNGD-CD 25-06 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | T-32 / Surge | Fresno, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
FTNGD-CD 25-07 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | T-32 / Surge | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
FTNGD-CD 25-08 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | T-32 / Surge | Redding, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
FTNGD-CD 25-10 | Ground Reconnaissance Specialist (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | T-32 | Fresno, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
Counterdrug Task Force (ESAD)
Point of Contact:
Counterdrug HR Team
NGCA-CDTF-CD1-Applications@army.mil
916-369-4987
Announcement Number | Title | MIN/MAX Grade | Opportunity Type | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Unit | Close Date |
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CDTF-ESAD 2024-06 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E1-E6 | ESAD | San Ysidro, Tecate or Calexico | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
CDTF-ESAD 2024-23 | DDRO Specialist (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E4 – E6 | ESAD | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
CDTF-ESAD 2025-02 | DDRO (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | Fort Bragg, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
CDTF-ESAD 2025-03 | DDRO (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | Lake County or Kelseyville, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
CDTF-ESAD 2025-04 | DDRO (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | Mendocino County | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
CDTF-ESAD 2025-08 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | San Ysidro, Tecate or Calexico | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
CDTF-ESAD 2025-11 | Admin NCO (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | San Diego, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
Federal Employment (Title 5 and Title 32)
The California Military Department federal employment program provides two unique excepted service career opportunities: Title 5 USC (employee) and Title 32 USC* (dual-status technician). These opportunities range in all career fields and offer many benefits and incentives for both General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) positions.
To view our current job openings, please click: USA Jobsopens in a new window (custom search link “California National Guard”)
*NOTE: Employment under Title 32 – Dual Status Technician requires military membership in the California National Guard.
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For more information on federal employment with the California National Guard, please visit our site at: Human Resources Office | Cal Guard
For assistance with the application, resume or questions please email us at HRO Staffing – Recruitment
FireGuard (Title 32)
Point of Contact (POC):
MAJ Strahan, Ronald A.
FireGuard OIC
ronald.strahan@us.af.mil
WOC Ngon Cao
FireGuard Readiness NCO
ngon.d.cao.mil@army.mil
Support Links
Announcement Number | Title | Grade and MOS/AFSC | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Organization | Close Date |
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Announcement Number | Title | Grade and MOS/AFSC | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Organization | Close Date |
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FTNGD-FG 24-01 | FireGuard Analyst (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Fully Qualified in 1Nx AFSC or 35x MOS Min/Max: E3-E6 | Mather, CA | Statewide | FireGuard | Open Until Filled |
State Active Duty
Point of Contact (POC):
MSG (CA) Jorge Garcia
jorge.garcia@cmd.ca.gov
Ms. Tericia Andresen
(916) 854-4209
tericia.andresen@cmd.ca.gov
Please submit your SAD applications, as one file, to: SP.SADApplication@cmd.ca.gov
Click the links below for following documents:
- State Active Duty Appointment Application (.pdf)opens in a new window
- Unit Verification Memorandum Template (.pdf)opens in a new window
- Authorization to Release Information Form (.pdf)opens in a new window
VA Announcement | Title | Rank | Unit | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Opportunity Type | Close Date |
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VA Announcement | Title | Rank | Unit | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Opportunity Type | Close Date |
SAD VA 2025-002 | Squad Leader (SAD E-5) (.pdf) opens in a new window | E-4 through E-6 | Discovery Youth ChalleNGe Academy | Lathrop, CA | Statewide | SAD | Until Filled |
SAD VA 2025-003 | Assistant Squad Leader (SAD E-4) (.pdf) opens in a new window | E-2 through E-5 | Discovery Youth ChalleNGe Academy | Lathrop, CA | Statewide | SAD | Until Filled |
SAD VA 2025-027 | FireGuard Analyst/Intel-OPS Integrator (SAD E-5) (.pdf) opens in a new window | E-4 through E-6 | J3/2 | Mather, CA | Statewide | SAD | Until Filled |
SAD VA 2025-053 | Platoon Sergeant (SAD E-6) (.pdf) opens in a new window | E-5 through E-7 | California Job Challenge Program | Los Alamitos, CA | Statewide | SAD | 1 June 2025 |
SAD VA 2025-054 | Range Maintenance (SAD E-4) (.pdf) opens in a new window | E-2 through E-5 | DPTMS-Range Branch, Range Maintenance/Camp Roberts | San Miguel, CA | Statewide | SAD | 5 June 2025 |
SAD VA 2025-055 | Firefighter (SAD E-5) (.pdf) opens in a new window | E-4 through E-6 | Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) | Los Alamitos, CA | Statewide | SAD | 10 June 2025 |
SAD VA 2025-056 | Operations Support NCO (SAD E-5) (.pdf) opens in a new window | E-4 through E-6 | Sunburst Youth ChalleNGe Academy (SYA) | Los Alalmitos, CA | Statewide | SAD | 6 June 2025 |
SAD VA 2025-057 | Assistant Squad Leader (SAD E-4) (.pdf) opens in a new window | E-2 through E-5 | California Job ChalleNGe (CAJC) Program | Los Alalmitos, CA | Statewide | SAD | 11 June 2025 |
State Civil Service (SCS) Employment Information:
If you are interested in applying for a State Civil Service position at the CA Military Department, please go to this link: State Civil Service Positionsopens in a new window
Support Links
Task Force Rattlesnake
How to Volunteer for Joint Task Force – Rattlesnakeopens in a new window
Announcement Number | Title | MIN/MAX Grade | Opportunity Type | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Unit | Close Date |
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JTFRS-ESAD 2025-01 | JTFRS Regional Medical NCO (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E4-E6 | ESAD | Yuba City, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
JTFRS-ESAD 2025-02 | JTFRS Recruiting NCO (.pdf)opens in a new window | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E3-E5 | ESAD | Varies | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |