The Alabama National Guard Human Resources Office sponsors links to jobs that require and do not require membership in the Air or Army National Guard as employment criteria. Review the following job category definitions prior to searching vacancies. If you need assistance with understanding what the different categories are, click here to contact us.

Active Guard Reserve

Active Guard Reserve (AGR) soldiers serve full time and enjoy the same benefits and entitlements as active duty soldiers. With an AGR job, you can receive full pay, medical care for you and your immediate family, and the opportunity for retirement after 20 years of active service. Soldiers serving within the AGR program are stationed throughout the country at thousands of Army Reserve units in local communities and worldwide in positions that directly support the Alabama National Guard.

Federal Military Technician (Title 32)

A Federal Military Technician (dual status) is a Federal civilian employee who is employed under section 709 (b) of title 32. Technicians are required as a condition of that employment to maintain membership in the Alabama National Guard. Military Technicians are assigned to a civilian position as a technician in the administration and training of the National Guard or in the maintenance and repair of supplies or equipment issued to the National Guard or the armed forces.

Statewide Announcements (M-Day / Traditional Guard)

Announcements for members of the Alabama National Guard. For more information contact your unit recruiter.

​CIVILIAN - Federal Employee (Title 5)

A Federal Employee; with the Alabama National Guard is a federal civilian employee with excepted status, depending on the position for which they are hired. Although Federal Employees work with and on location with the Alabama National Guard (Air and Army) they are not required to maintain military membership in the Alabama National Guard.