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• I am interested in teaching after I leave the service. Where can I obtain information about teacher certification requirements, etc., for a particular state?
  • The U.S. Department of Education provides links to the Agencies or Departments of Education for each state.
• I am a Military Policeman and am interested in pursuing employment in the Law Enforcement field when I retire.
  What is a good source of information for this type of employment?
  • Army TAP provides links to a number of job search resources on their Jobs page. Another website that would be of particular interest to you is Officer.com.
• I am interested in employment with the U.S. Marshals Service.
  Where can I find information about employment opportunities with the U.S. Marshals Service?
  • The U.S. Marshals Service is under the U.S. Department of Justice. To access information about the Marshals Service, go to https://www.usmarshals.gov.
• I am interested in obtaining information about policies governing veteran’s employment with the federal government. Where can I obtain information?
  • The Officer of Personnel Management (OPM) website provides extensive information about federal employment. In addition, the OPM government-wide veteran's employment website, FedsHireVets provides consistent and accurate information about federal employment for veterans, transitioning service members and their Family members.
• Where can I access job vacancy announcements for federal positions?
  • One website of particular interest to you is USAJOBS, which provides a current listing of federal job vacancies. The address is http://www.usajobs.gov.
• I am interested in teaching after I leave the service. Where can I obtain information about the Troops to Teachers program?
  • You can obtain information about this program at https://www.dantes.mil/ttt.
• How can I obtain my Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) DD Form 2586 document?
  • Your VMET document, DD Form 2586, is available online. The document you receive will list your military training and education and can be used to help you prepare for a job search or further education.
• I have applied for a position in juvenile justice/custody that requires evidence that I have had a prior position with professional administrative duties.
  Can you tell where I can find documentation that describes the administrative duties of a First Sergeant?
  • DA PAM 611-21 (Military Occupational Classification and Structure) will provide the information that you need. This document is accessible by clicking here.
• I am looking for the job description for my MOS.  Where can I find this information? Is it available online?
  • The Army TAP Center at your location can assist you in this regard. You can also access DA PAM 611-21 (Military Occupational Classification Standards), as well as the majority of Army Regulations, at https://armypubs.army.mil.
• What resources are available online for veterans to use when conducting job searches or completing resumes, etc.?
  • Visit our Employment Toolkit to find many resources that will be useful in your career journey.