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.mil.
- 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
ADOS-YRRP 25-01 Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Ops NCO Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Ops NCO (.pdf) E4-E6 CHQC, Rancho Cordova, CA Rancho Cordova, CA Statewide ADOS Open Until Filled
ADOS USPFO 25-001 Operations Officer/NCO Operations Officer/NCO (.pdf) E-7 / CW3 Camp Roberts, CA Camp Roberts, CA Statewide ADOS 28 February 2025
ADOS-40IDG3-25-001 40th Infantry Division G3 Force Management Officer/NCO 40th Infantry Division G3 Force Management Officer/NCO (.pdf) E7-E8, CW2-CW4, O2-O3 40th Infantry Division Los Alamitos, CA Statewide ADOS Open Until Filled
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) 854-3481
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
A25-020 Electronic Integrated Systems (.docx) E7-E8 See Announcement 146 AW Channel Islands Statewide 11-Mar-2025
A25-108 Aircrew, Aeromedical Service(.docx) E5-E7 X4N051/X4N071 146 AW Channel Islands Statewide 12-Mar-2025
A25-087 Education & Training(.docx) E5-E7 3F251/3F271 195 WG Beale AFB Nationwide 15-Mar-2025
A25-094 Director of Operations(.docx) O4-O5 11XX/14XX/18XX 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 15-Mar-2025
A25-103 Aerospace Maint(.docx) E5-E6 2A671 144 FW Fresno Nationwide 20-Mar-2025
A25-109 All Source Intel Analyst(.docx) E1-E6 1N031/1N051/1N071 144 FW Fresno Nationwide 21-Mar-2025
A25-107 IT Specialist (.docx) E6-E7 1DD71 163 ATKW March ARB Statewide 27-Mar-2025
A25-111 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (.docx) E5-E7 See Announcement 146 AW Channel Islands Statewide 27-Mar-2025
A25-113 Aircraft Maintenance (.docx) E5-E6 2A353/2A373 144 FW Fresno Statewide 27-Mar-2025
A25-114 Security Forces (.docx) E6(P)-E7 3P071 144 FW Fresno Statewide 27-Mar-2025
A25-102 Intelligence Officer (.docx) O1-O4 14N3 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 6-Apr-2025
A25-104 Intel Analyst (.docx) E4-E6 1N0X1 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 6-Apr-2025
A25-105 Intel Ops Specialist (.docx) E6-E7 1N071 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 6-Apr-2025
A25-110 Geospatial Intelligence (.docx) E6-E7 1N151A/1N171A 195 WG Beale AFB Nationwide 6-Apr-2025
A25-112 Deputy Wing Commander (.docx) O5-O6 w/ COE Any AFSC/91W0 195 WG Beale AFB Nationwide 6-Apr-2025
A25-117 Personnel (.docx) E6-E7 3F071 146 AW Channel Islands Nationwide 7-Apr-2025
A25-120 Installation Personnel Readiness Assistant (IPR)(.docx) E1-E6 3F0X1 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 1-Apr-2025
A25-121 Installation Personnel Readiness NCOIC (IPR)(.docx) E5-E6 3F051/3F071 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 1-Apr-2025
A25-119 Base Services Manager(.docx) E6-E7 3F1X1 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 11-Apr-2025
A25-118 Commander, Logistics Readiness (.docx) O3-O5 21R3 144 FW Fresno Nationwide 12-Apr-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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTNGD-CD 25-02 | Administrative Support NCO (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | T-32 / Surge | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 25-03 | Analysis Support (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | T-32 | Long Beach, CA | Statewide | Countergrud | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 25-04 | Analysis Support (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | T-32 | Los Angeles, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 25-05 | Platoon Sergeant (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E7 | Internal Announcement Only | Oroville, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 25-06 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | T-32 / Surge | Fresno, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 25-07 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | T-32 / Surge | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 25-08 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | T-32 / Surge | Redding, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 2025-08 | Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Max: E6 | ESAD | San Ysidro, Tecate or Calexico | 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)
| VA Announcement | Title | Rank | 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 State Judge Advocate | Consolidated Headquarters Complex, Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | SAD | Until Filled |
| SAD VA 2025-002 | Squad Leader (SAD E-5) (.pdf) | 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) | E-2 through E-5 | Discovery Youth ChalleNGe Academy | Lathrop, CA | Statewide | SAD | Until Filled |
| SAD VA 2025-007 | Platoon Leader (SAD CW2/O-2) (.pdf) | WO1 through CW3 or O-1 through O-3 | Discovery Youth ChalleNGe Academy | Lathrop, CA | Statewide | SAD | 20 March 2025 |
| SAD VA 2025-009 | Squad Leader (SAD E-5) (.pdf) | E-4 through E-6 | Grizzly Youth ChalleNGe Academy | San Luis Obispo, CA | Statewide | SAD | Until Filled |
| SAD VA 2025-0021 | Security Guard (SAD E-4) (.pdf) | E-2 through E-5 | CA ANG 144 FW/SFS | Fresno, CA | Statewide | SAD | 10 April 2025 |
| SAD VA 2025-023 | Forensics Analyst (SAD E-7) (.pdf) | E-6 through E-8 | Cal-CSIC | Mather, CA | Statewide | SAD | 19 March 2025 |
| SAD VA 2025-025 | Senior Cyber Analyst II (SAD E-6/CW3/O-3)(.pdf) | E-2 through E-8 or WO1 through CW4 or O-1 through O-6 | J3/Cyber Network Defense | Sacramento, CA | Statewide | SAD | 14 March 2025 |
| SAD VA 2025-026 | Training, Assessment, and Counseling (TAC) NCO (SAD E-6)(.pdf) | E-5 through E-7 | Porterville Military Academy | Porterville, CA | Statewide | SAD | 19 March 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
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