ABOUT When lives are on the line, these brave men and women embody the courage of America's Navy—readily going into harm's way to complete their rescue missions in some of the most extreme environments imaginable.
EMERGENCY, FIRE AND RESCUE JOBS IN THE NAVY DAMAGE CONTROLMAN Damage Controlmen are the first responders who are critical to preventing accidents.
Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all.
They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are prepared for an emergency, since all engineers are trained as first responders and attend additional training (BECC-Basic Engineering Common Core) on the first line of defense when it comes to fires, flooding, and CBR attacks.
MASTER-AT-ARMS Provide security on ships, at bases and at military installations all around the world.
Whether executing crime prevention programs or carrying out anti-terrorism measures, the Sailors working as the Navy's military police are equipped to handle any situation.
PAY AND BENEFITS From the day you start, you'll receive:
Competitive salaryPotential to earn a bonus upon enlistmentFree health insuranceFree housingA retirement planPaid trainingCollege creditEDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Undergraduate degree opportunitiesNavy College Program and Tuition AssistancePost-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuitionProfessional credentials and certificationsCollege credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on EducationQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS U.S.
citizen or equivalentHigh school graduate or equivalent17 years of age or olderWORK ENVIRONMENT Depending on the role, Sailors in this career field perform duties at sea and ashore around the world.
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods.
During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.