Active-duty soldiers are always on the move. They move to areas where protection is needed or where there is conflict. Some leave their families at home, while others move with them.
If you are a spouse always on the move, you need a real job that moves with you. As a military spouse, you need a job that you can turn into a career.
Military spouses have some benefits from the government if they can verify their marriage certificate, death certificate (in case their spouse died on duty), and other documents. Read on to learn how you can get a government job.
Special Agent with Military or Law Enforcement Background
The Department of Justice has a Special Agent opening, and military spouses can apply if they can verify their status. You must be able to work at least 50 hours weekly, which may involve working odd hours, weekends, and public holidays.
You will be on call 24/7, and the starting salary is $62,556(GS10). After selection, the location is negotiable. You must have tactical integrity, teamwork, and leadership skills.
You must also be physically fit, able to think on your feet, detail-oriented, and driven by the desire to make a difference in communities.
Also Read: How to Find Government Jobs After Military Retirement
Special Agent
The Federal Bureau of Investigation needs a full-time Special Agent with a teaching or Education Background. This job is open to military spouses, provided you can prove your status.
Location is negotiable after selection. Estimated salary is $62,556 to $80,721 per year, and pay scale and grade of (GS10). You’ll be working at least 50 hours weekly.
Also, you’ll be working weekends, public holidays, and odd hours, such as at night. You will be on call 24/7. Based on agency policy, you may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses.
You must be able to relate to people of various backgrounds and ages. You should also be analytical and methodical and able to simplify complex material with clear explanations. You must have a BA/BS, preferably in education, and teaching experience.
Special Agent with Criminal Investigation or Legal Background
If you are a military spouse with a criminal investigation or legal background, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has an opening for you.
The estimated salary scale is $62,556, projected to be $80,721 annually. This permanent job requires someone who can work at least 50 hours weekly.
Location is negotiable after selection. Your legal knowledge will assist in investigating criminal activity and provide legal advice. You must have a JD degree or BS/BA in a related legal field.
Special Agent with Counseling Background
Federal Bureau of Investigation needs a permanent special agent with a psychology or counseling background. It is open to military spouses that can travel because there will be occasional travel.
The estimated salary range is $62,556 to $80721 annually. You must be able to work a minimum of 50 hours weekly and odd hours on weekends and public holidays.
As an FBI Special Agent with knowledge in counseling, forensic psychology, psychology, or social work, you must understand human behavior and be able to criticize and analyze motives. Qualifications include a BA/BS, preferably in counseling, social work, psychology, or similar fields.
Eligibility for a Job as a Military Spouse
Federal agencies apply the military spouse's no-competitive recruiting process to fill positions on a permanent or temporary basis.
Eligible people include the spouse of an active armed forces member, a service member or spouse who is 100% disabled because of a service-connected injury and a spouse of a service member who died on active duty. However, if you remarry, you are no longer eligible.
How to Apply
Meeting the above eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee you a job. You need to have the required qualifications, including a BA/BS degree from a recognized university.
You need to provide all these documents and those to prove your eligibility as a military spouse, such as your marriage certificate, a copy of your spouse’s active military orders, and a DD-214 (certificate of discharge or release from active duty).
Final Thoughts
Military spouses are eligible for some jobs using a non-competitive process. This is designed to help military spouses get jobs in the federal government.
