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Psychological Operations Specialist (37F)

Employer
Army Recruiting Team Jacksonville
Location
Valdosta, Georgia
Closing date
May 9, 2021

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Position Type
Other
Hours
Full Time
Specialty
Psychological Anthropology
Organization Type
Government
Must be willing to enlist into the US Army or Army Reserves as a Psychological Operations Specialist for this position

  • Active Duty (Full Time)
  • Army Reserve (Part Time)
  • Entry Level - No experience necessary
  • Eligible for up to a $40K sign on bonus for Full Time!
Must be between 17- 34 years old to apply exceptions can be made for 35-39 years old on case by case basis.

Overview

As a member of the Army special operations community, the psychological operations specialist is primarily responsible for the analysis, development and distribution of intelligence used for information and psychological effect.

Job Duties

  • Research and analyze methods of influencing foreign population from a variety of information sources
  • Operate and maintain equipment such as ground tactical vehicles and shelter systems, loudspeaker systems, state of the art computers, analog and digital recording and playback devices and communication systems
  • Travel to overseas locations in peace, crisis and conflict to assist U.S. and foreign governments, militaries and civilian populations
Requirements

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training

Psychological operations specialists attend military police One Station Unit Training (OSUT), which combines Army Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training in a 20-week course.

Upon graduation, psychological operations specialists will attend Airborne training, followed by a 10-day Psychological Operations Specialist Assessment and Selection program. This program allows an opportunity to assess each Soldier's capabilities by testing their psychological, intellectual, physical and problem-solving (dilemma-based) with team event assessments.

If the recruit passes, they'll move on to the Psychological Operations Specialist Qualification Course to develop the necessary skills of a PSYOP Soldier. The course is currently divided into five phases:

  • In-Processing
  • Language and Culture
  • PSYOP Core
  • PSYOP Culmination Exercise
  • Graduation
Helpful Skills

  • Interest in foreign countries, cultures and languages
  • Ability to analyze and organize information
  • Skilled at building rapport in unfamiliar surroundings
  • College-level aptitude in the social sciences
Required ASVAB Score(s)

General Technical (GT): 107

Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation .

Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits .

Future Civilian Careers

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with the Department of Defense, State, other federal government agencies or related fields in the commercial industry.

The training you receive may prepare you for other fields, such as public relations, sales, marketing and advertising. Because of the time you'll spend studying foreign cultures and social systems, you can explore a future career in the diplomatic service or as an anthropologist, journalist, social scientist, statistician, market analyst, advertising consultant or sales manager.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at http://www.armypays.com .

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)


Call or Text Sergeant Curtis Reed at 386-589-5305



    About Army Recruiting Team Jacksonville:

    The Jacksonville Recruiting Battalion executes professional recruiting operations in the North Florida and South Georgia areas with integrity to provide the Army highly motivated, committed, quality men and women, both officer and enlisted, to serve in the United States Army and Army Reserve while providing for its Soldiers and Families. If you are interested in joining the Army or the Army Reserve, visit www.goarmy.com or to request more information from a U.S. Army Recruiting team near you click the link below. https://go.usa.gov/xGNfJ

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