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.
- 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)
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
FTNGD-TRVLAO 22-01 Defense Travel System Voucher Examiner Defense Travel System Voucher Examiner (.pdf) E1-E4 Mather, CA Mather, CA Statewide ADOS Until Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-015
Honor Guard Team Member Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf) 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) E1-E4 Military Funeral Honors Dixon, CA Statewide ADOS Until Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-017
Honor Guard Team Member
Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf) E1-E5 Military Funeral Honors Sacramento, CA Statewide ADOS Until Filled
ADOS-49 HRF 006 HRF (Homeland Response Force) Maintenance NCO HRF (Homeland Response Force) Maintenance NCO (.pdf) E6-E7 49th MP BDE HRF Fairfield, CA Fairfield, CA Statewide ADOS 27 January 2025
Army M-Day Unit Vacancies
| Announcement Number | Title | Grade | Unit | Duty Location | Opportunity Type | Close Date |
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Active Guard Reserve – Air Force
Point of Contact (POC):
MSgt Michelle Davis
(916) 854-4259
michelle.davis.20@us.af.mil
TSgt Nile Winn
(916) 854-4259
nile.winn@us.af.mil
Support Links
Announcement Number Title Rank AFSC Unit Duty Location
Area of Consideration Close Date
A25-065 Fighter Pilot(.docx) O3 - O4 11F3F 144 FW Fresno Statewide 31-Jan-2025
A25-067 Fighter Pilot(.docx) O3-O5 11F3F 144 FW Fresno Statewide 31-Jan-2025
A25-042 ACFT Hydraulic Apprentice (.docx) E3-E5 2A635, 2A655 146 AW Channel Islands Statewide 4-Feb-2025
A25-063 Maintenance Management(.docx) E5-E7 2R271 144 FW Fresno Nationwide 10-Feb-2025
A25-062 Nondestructive Inspection Specialist (.docx) E3-E5 2A732,2A752,2A772 144 FW Fresno Nationwide 10-Feb-2025
A25-064 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance(.docx) E5-E6 2A373 144 FW Fresno Nationwide 10-Feb-2025
A25-066 Mobility Pilot, C-130J(.docx) O2-O5 X11MXX 146 AW Channel Islands Nationwide 10-Feb-2025
A25-071 Aircraft Structural Maintenance(.docx) E4-E6 2A753/2A773 144 FW Fresno Nationwide 15-Feb-2025
A25-072 Network Operations(.docx) E6-E7 1D751Q/1D771Q 144 FW Fresno Nationwide 15-Feb-2025
A25-075 RPA Sensor Operator (.docx) E5-E6 1U0X1R or 1A1X4F 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 16-Feb-2025
A25-045 Aerospace Propulsion Superintendent (.docx) E7-E8 2A671/2A691 144 FW Fresno Nationwide 22-Feb-2025
A25-061 Space Sys Operations (.docx) NTE E5 1C631,1C651,1C671 195 WG Vandenberg SFB Nationwide 23-Feb-2025
A25-077 Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (.docx) E1-E7 2A3X5 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 23-Feb-2025
A25-076 Wing Inspector General (.docx) O5 87G0/Any AFSC 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 24-Feb-2025
Air DSG Unit Vacancies
“Effective June 1st Air Force DSG (M-Day) announcements can be found on MyVECTOR Website. Please reference the following job aid for instructions on how to register for a non-CAC Registration: MyVECTOR Registration for Non-CAC Users (.docx)
Counterdrug Task Force
Points of Contact:
CPT Roudebush, Brianne M.
CDTF HR OIC
brianne.m.roudebush.mil@army.mil
MSG Nelson, Danielle
CDTF HR NCOIC
danielle.l.nelson16.mil@army.mil
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 | Unit | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Organization | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTNGD-CD 24-130 | Paralegal NCO (.pdf) | Open to Current CDTF Members Only | CDTF | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 24-135 | Analyst Support (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E4-E6 | CDTF | San Francisco, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 24-138 | Criminal Analyst (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E3-E6 | CDTF | Bakersfield, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
Counterdrug Task Force (ESAD)
Points of Contact:
CPT Roudebush, Brianne M.
CDTF HR OIC
brianne.m.roudebush.mil@army.mil
MSG Nelson, Danielle
CDTF HR NCOIC
danielle.l.nelson16.mil@army.mil
| Announcement Number | Title | MIN/MAX Grade | Opportunity Type | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Unit | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDTF-ESAD 2024-06 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf) | 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) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E4 – E6 | ESAD | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2024-25 | DDRO Specialist (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E4 – E6 | ESAD | San Bruno, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2024-29 | Criminal Analyst (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E4 – E6 | ESAD | Oakland, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2024-30 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E4 – E6 | ESAD | San Bruno, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2025-02 | DDRO (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | Fort Bragg, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2025-03 | DDRO (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | Lake County or Kelseyville, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2025-04 | DDRO (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | Mendocino County | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2025-05 | DDRO (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | San Diego, CA / Blythe, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2025-06 | Analysis Support(.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | San Diego, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2025-07 | Analysis Support(.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | San Diego, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
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 Jobs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTNGD-FG 24-01 | FireGuard Analyst (.pdf) | 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)
- Unit Verification Memorandum Template (.pdf)
- Authorization to Release Information Form (.pdf)
Announcement Number Title Grade Unit Duty Location Area of Consideration Opportunity Type Close Date
SAD VA 2024-101 Assistant Deputy General Counsel (SAD O-4) (.pdf) O-3 through O-5 Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Consolidated Headquarters Complex, Rancho Cordova Nationwide SAD Until Filled
SAD VA 2024-109 Support NCO (SAD E-5) (.pdf) E-4 through E-6 Porterville Military Academy Porterville, CA Nationwide SAD 24 January 2025
SAD VA 2024-122 Security Guard (SAD E-6) (.pdf) E-5 through E-7 CANG 144 FW/SFS Fresno, CA Nationwide SAD 31 January 2025
SAD VA 2025-001 Squad Leader (SAD E-5) (.pdf) E-4 through E-6 Sunburst Youth ChallaNGe Academy Los Alamitos, CA Nationwide SAD 4 February 2025
SAD VA 2025-002 Squad Leader (SAD E-5) (.pdf) E-4 through E-6 Discovery Youth ChallaNGe Academy Lathrop, CA Nationwide SAD Until Filled
SAD VA 2025-004 Position Control Manager (SAD E-7) (.pdf) E-6 through E-8 State Personnel Programs Rancho Cordova, CA Current State Active Duty Employees Only SAD 29 January 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 Positions
Support Links
How to Volunteer for Joint Task Force – Rattlesnake
| Announcement Number | Title | MIN/MAX Grade | Opportunity Type | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Unit | Close Date |
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