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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?
  • 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?
  • SFL-TAP On-Line provides links to a number of job search resources on the Links page. One website that would be of particular interest to you is The Police Officer's Internet Directory.
• 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 http://www.usdoj.gov/marshals/ .
• 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 applying for a federal job; however, I have been unable to find a copy of the Optional Form 612. Is the form available online?
  • You can download a copy of the OF612 from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website.
• Where can I obtain a copy of the Application for Employment Standard Form (SF171)?
  • The SF171 became obsolete on December 31, 1994. As a result, federal agencies can no longer require the SF171 as the only acceptable application form. Because the SF171 is no longer an official form, the Office of Personnel Management does not make the form or software available. Applicants for federal employment may now apply for employment consideration using a resume, the Optional Form 612 (OF612) or any other written form of choice. Occasionally however, other specialized application forms may be required as specified in a job vacancy announcement.
• 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 http://www.proudtoserveagain.com
• 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 on the Internet and can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
• I am looking for the job description for my MOS.  Where can I find this information? Is it available online?
  • The SFL-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, on the Internet. The address is https://armypubs.army.mil/.
• I am looking for the job description for my MOS.  Where can I find this information? Is it available online?
  • The SFL-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, on the Internet. The address is https://armypubs.army.mil/.
• What resources are available online for veterans to use when conducting job searches or completing resumes, etc.?
  • Internet sites that would be useful to you include http://careeronestop.org, which permits users to post resumes and conduct job searches, and https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/education/index.html, which provides extensive information about using your military experience and training.
• Why is my VEC profile going away?
  • Effective May 12, 2016, VA is disabling the “job-seeker profile” capability because of low usage rates and to prepare for a new “badging” feature that will allow Veterans to be easily identified across multiple job boards. Disabling the profile feature will also eliminate junk mail and phishing attempts targeting Service members through the VEC. This change is part of VA’s continuous effort to upgrade IT capabilities and protect Veteran information. Once VA removes the profiles from the VEC, you will be unable to retrieve the information. It is recommended that you take action before May 12, 2016, to download any information you wish to retain.
• Can I still access the VEC after May 12 and if so, what services are available?
  • Veterans/Job seekers (transitioning Service members) will still have access to the following features:
  • • A military occupational code translator (skills translator) to help you describe the skills you gained in your military career.
    • Capability to use a resume builder that gives you two formats to begin your resume; and
    • Search capability to a job bank with more than 2 million jobs.
• What is the timeline for this change and what should I expect
  The rundown of changes looks like this …
  • Prior to May 12, 2016:
    • Job seekers will go to the VEC website to retrieve their information (if needed).
    • Employers interested in following up with any job-seeker candidates, will go to the VEC website to retrieve the job seeker’s profile information.
  • May 12, 2016:
    • VEC Job-Seeker Profile bank will be retired and securely deleted, and will no longer be available.
  • Coming Months:
    • Job seekers will be able to enter their profiles in LinkedIn and/or other industry-recognized employment sites, be verified by VA, and follow-up with employers directly.
    • Employers will find Veteran job seekers via LinkedIn or other employment sites, as they currently use.
• What other websites can I use to upload or add my profile when I’m ready to seek civilian employment?
  • While the Department does not recommend Service members to one site over another, some popular options to consider include: LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder, Monster, and utilizing industry based sites (such as clearancejobs.com or policeone.com).