Veterans

You've served our country, ready to serve our state?

Continue a meaningful career of service! Bring the leadership, adaptability and sense of purpose you developed in the military to the State of North Carolina. We appreciate your service and actively seek to employ qualified veterans. While serving your country, you developed leadership, discipline, and a whole host of other valuable skills and attributes. Now put those skills to work in a career where you can continue to make a difference, have an opportunity for growth, and enjoy the many benefits the State of North Carolina has to offer you.

Employment preference is given to qualified eligible veteran applicants.

Learn about how you can transition easily from military service to employment within North Carolina.

Moving from a Military Career to a Civilian Career

Are you curious about how your military experience can translate to a civilian job in North Carolina State Government? Here are some examples of our jobs and their military counterpart:

Job Title	Military Counterpart	Description of Duties
Probation Officer	Security Forces	Supervision and services to offenders
Law Enforcement Agent	Security Forces	Crime prevention and public safety
Administrative Officer	Logistics/Supply Management/Information Management	Office support and customer service
Business and Technology Application Specialist	Computer Systems Operations & Control	Systems development and analysis, information technology
HVAC Mechanic	Maintenance & Munitions/Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration/Electrical Power Production	Maintenance, construction and grounds
Trainer Instructor	Personnel/Education & Training	Design and deliver training
Engineer	Engineering	Technical engineering
Recruitment Specialist	Recruiter	Talent management and retention

But don't be fooled by this list. It's not at all comprehensive. there is an online tool that allows you to enter your military job to see a more comprehensive list of civilian counterparts.

Check Out O-Net Online

Other NC resources available for Military Veterans:

Many NC Department of Commerce Workforce Solutions sites employ individuals who are trained to provide employment services to veterans. These sites are located throughout the state and often have computer banks available for job seeker use. http://www.nccommerce.com/workforce/job-seekers/veterans
The NC Department of Administration provides non-career related veteran’s services. http://www.doa.nc.gov/vets/