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 002
HRF (Homeland Response Force) Operations NCO
HRF (Homeland Response Force) Operations NCO (.pdf)
E4-E6 49th MP BDE HRF Fairfield, CA Statewide ADOS 1 September 2024
ADOS-49 HRF 003
CBRN TF HRF (Homeland Response Force) Logistics NCOIC/OIC CBRN TF HRF (Homeland Response Force) Logistics NCOIC/OIC (.pdf) E7-E8; O1-O2 49th MP BDE HRF Pittsburg, CA Statewide ADOS 30 August 2024
Army M-Day Unit Vacancies
| Announcement Number | Title | Grade | Unit | Duty Location | Opportunity Type | Close Date |
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
VA Announcement # Title Rank AFSC Unit Duty Location
Area of Consideration Close Date
A24-192 Commander, 144th Maintenance Squadron(.docx) O3-O5 21A3 144 FW Fresno CA. Statewide 10-Sept-24
A24-178 FIGHTER AC INTG AVN (.docx) E3-E5 2A354B 144 FW Fresno CA. Nationwide 11-Sept-24
A24-193 Commander, 144th Communications Squadron (.docx) O2-O5 017D3A 144 FW Fresno CA. Nationwide 11-Sept-24
A24-198 Security Forces (.docx) E5-E6 3P051/39071 129 RQW Moffett ANGB Nationwide 13-Sept-24
A24-201 Material Management (.docx) E6-E7 2S071 195 WG Beale AFB Nationwide 18-Sept-24
A24-202 Mobility Pilot, C-130J(.docx) O2-O5 11M3C 146 AW Channel Islands Nationwide 21-Sept-24
A24-205 Tactical Aircraft Mainenance(.docx) E5-E6 2A373 144 FW Det-1 March ARB Nationwide 27-Sept-24
A24-204 Tactical A/C Maintenance(.docx) E6-E7 2A373 144 FW DET-1 March ARB Nationwide 27-Sept-24
A24-200 Squadron CC.docx) O5 17S/14N/13S/17D/13B 195 WG Van-Nuys Nationwide 27-Sept-24
A24-199 ALL Source Intel (.docx) E4-E6 1N051/1N071 144 FW Det-1 March ARB Nationwide 30-Nov-24
A24-196 Fighter A/C Integrated Avionics(.docx) E5-E6 2A354/2A374 144 FW Det-1 March ARB Nationwide 30-Nov-24
A24-208 Group Commander(.docx) O5(P)-O6 030C0/Any AFSC 163 ATKW March ARB Statewide 20-Sept-24
A24-191 Tactical Aircraft Maint(.docx) E6-E7 2A373 144 FW Fresno CA. Nationwide 4-Oct-24
A24-212 Wing Inspector General(.docx) O4-O5 87G0/Any AFSC 144 FW Fresno CA. Nationwide 4-Oct-24
A24-214 Personnel (.docx) E5-E7 3F0X1 144 FW Fresno CA. Nationwide 5-Oct-24
A24-213 Space Operations Officer (.docx) O1-O4 13S3A 195 WG Vandenburg AFB Nationwide 10-Oct-24
A24-211 Space Operations Officer (.docx) NTE O4 W13S3D 195 WG Vandenburg AFB Nationwide 10-Oct-24
A24-210 Cyber Transport Systems (.docx) E4-E6 1D751X 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 10-Oct-24
A24-207 Cyber Intelligence Analysis (.docx) E4-E6 1N451/1N471 195 WG Mather Field Nationwide 11-Sept-24
A24-209 Production Recruiter(.docx) E4-E6 8R000/Any AFSC 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 11-Oct-24
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 24-109 | Senior Criminal Analyst (.pdf) | Open to Current CDTF Members Only | CDTF | San Diego, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 24-115 | HIDTA LNO (.pdf) | Open to Current CDTF Members Only | CDTF | San Diego County, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 24-120 | Criminal Analyst (.pdf) | Open to Current CDTF Members Only | CDTF | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 24-122 | CD4 NCOIC (.pdf) | MOS: 92Y/2S0X1 Unit Supply or 51C/6C011 Contract Specialist Min/Max: E7-E8 | CDTF | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | 20 September 2024 |
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 2024-05 | UH-72 Mechanic (.pdf) | MOS: 15 Series/2A3XX/2A5XX/2A6XX/2A7XX Min/Max: E5-E7 | ESAD | Stockton, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| 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 2024-07 | ESAD Finance Support (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E1-E5 | ESAD | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2024-11 | UH-60 Mechanic (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E2-E7 | ESAD | Los Alamitos, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | 6 September 2024 |
| CDTF-ESAD 2024-012 | DDRO Specialist (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E1-E6 | ESAD | Central Valley, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2024-013 | DDRO Specialist (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E1-E6 | ESAD | Los Angeles, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2024-014 | DDRO Specialist (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E1-E6 | ESAD | San Bruno, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| CDTF-ESAD 2024-015 | DDRO Specialist (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E1-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 | 31 December 2024 |
| FTNGD-FG 24-02 | FireGuard Senior Analyst / SME (.pdf) | MOS: Fully Qualified in 1Nx AFSC or 35x/35xx MOS Min/Max: E6-E7, W1-W2 | Mather, CA | Statewide | FireGuard | 31 December 2024 |
| FTNGD-FG 24-03 | Systems Administrator (.pdf) | MOS: Fully Qualified in 1D7x AFSC or 25x/17x MOS Min/Max: E4-E7 | 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:
Announcement Number Title MIN/MAX Grade Unit Duty Location Area of Consideration Opportunity Type Close Date
SAD VA 2024-006 Squad Leader (SAD E-5) (.pdf) E-4 through E-6 Discovery Youth Challenge Academy Lathrop, CA Nationwide SAD Until Filled
SAD VA 2024-011 Counselor (SAD CW2/O-2) (.pdf) WO1 through CW3 or O-1 through O-3 Grizzly Youth Challenge Academy Camp San Luis Obispo, CA Nationwide SAD Until Filled
SAD VA 2024-014 Assistant Squad Leader (SAD E-4) (.pdf) E-2 through E-5 Discovery Youth Challenge Academy Lathrop, CA Nationwide SAD Until Filled
SAD VA 2024-015 Squad Leader (SAD E-5) (.pdf) E-4 through E-6 Grizzly Youth Challenge Academy Camp San Luis Obispo, CA Nationwide SAD Until Filled
SAD VA 2024-059 Engineering Assistant (SAD E-7) (.pdf) E-6 through E-8 146th AW/CES Channel Islands ANGS, CA Nationwide SAD 26 September 2024
SAD VA 2024-081 Data Analyst Manager(SAD E-6) (.pdf) E-5 through E-7
Cal-OES/Cal-CSIC/CMD Cyber Intel Branch Mather, CA Nationwide SAD Until Filled
SAD VA 2024-086 Security Guard (SAD E-5) (.pdf) E-4 through E-6
CAANG, 129th SFS Moffett ANGB, CA Nationwide SAD 17 September 2024
SAD VA 2024-087 Mentor Coordinator/Recruiter (SAD E-6) (.pdf) E-5 through E-7
Discovery Youth Challenge Academy Lathrop, CA Nationwide SAD 25 September 2024
SAD VA 2024-088 Emergency Finance Section (EFS) Payroll NCO (SAD E-6) (.pdf) E-5 through E-7
J8 Emergency Finance Section Sacramento, CA Nationwide SAD 18 September 2024
SAD VA 2024-089 ISR Manager (SAD E-8/CW3/O-3) (.pdf) E-7 through E-9 or WO1 through CW4 or O-1 through O-4
Facilities and Infrastructure Sacramento, CA Current SAD Employees SAD 17 September 2024
SAD VA 2024-092 TAC NCO (SAD E-6) (.pdf) E-5 through E-7
Porterville Military Academy Porterville, CA Nationwide SAD 26 September 2024
SAD VA 2024-093 Assistant Squad Leader (SAD E-4) (.pdf) E-3 through E-5 CA Job Challenge Los Alamitos, CA Nationwide SAD 26 September 2024
SAD VA 2024-094 A3-Deputy Director of Operations (SAD O-5) (.pdf) O-4 through O-6
Air Division HQ Rancho Cordova, CA Current SAD Employees SAD 25 September 2024
SAD VA 2024-095 Logistics Specialist (SAD E-4) (.pdf) E-3 through E-5
J3, Joint Task Force Rattlesnake Sacramento, CA Nationwide SAD 26 September 2024
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 |