What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Surface Officer position at US Navy Reserve?
Expand Your Horizons with a Part-Time Naval Career
Leadership Opportunities Abound
As a current or former Navy Surface Warfare Officer, you have the chance to utilize your leadership skills in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Family obligations, career aspirations, or a desire to settle down do not have to mean leaving your naval career behind. The Navy Reserve offers part-time opportunities for SWOs to continue serving while maintaining their independent lives in the civilian world.
Supporting the Navy Mission
The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team, as well as Joint forces, during times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support this mission while leading their own lives in the civilian world.
Benefits of Serving in the Navy Reserve
- Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend
- Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career
- Comprehensive educational assistance
- Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family
- VA guaranteed home loans
- Low-cost insurance options, including up to $500,000 in life insurance
- Travel opportunities
- Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill
- Retirement after 20 qualifying years
Education opportunities abound in the Navy Reserve. With Tuition Assistance, DANTES, and other programs like the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, Sailors can further their education while continuing to serve.
Qualifications and requirements are outlined below:
How to Get Started
If you are currently in the Inactive Ready Reserve or have been off active duty for over six months, you will need to work with a Navy Officer Recruiter to begin the process of affiliating with the RC. You can locate the nearest Officer Recruiter by visiting the website or calling the Navy Recruiting Reserve Command.
- nrrc_e_talent@us.navy.mil
- (901) 300-0423 LCDR Victoria Blackley
- victoria.e.blackley.mil@us.navy.mil
- (901) 874-9091 NCC (SW) Paul A. Burke
- paul.a.burke6.mil@us.navy.mil
- (901) 874-9250
Salary : $54,000 - $66,000
