Second Lieutenant
Job in
Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, 58502, USA
Listing for:
North Dakota Army National Guard
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
-
Government
Government Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly
USD
100000.00
125000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
“You’re taught that you need to be a lifelong learner. There are going to be things that you have to deal with that are not planned. Every day as a leader, I have learned.”
About Us
The North Dakota Army National Guard depends on strong leaders; its commissioned officers. Rising through the ranks, commissioned officers become managers and problem solvers. The best part? Leaders are made, through mentorship, experience, and education. An Officer in the North Dakota Army National Guard can lead and serve others part-time, while still pursuing other full-time civilian endeavors. An Officer Candidate is much like a “Manager in training” that wears camouflage and is working towards the title of “Sir” or “Ma’am.”
Officers maintain a commitment to excellence, make critical decisions, lead every mission, and guide Soldiers by the thousands. They take responsibility for the safety and freedom of Americans all over the world. Lead from the front and reach your full potential!
Responsibilities
To commission as a Second Lieutenant, a candidate must first pursue one of two ways of earning a commission:
ROTC – The 4-year program is made up of two years of Basic Courses and two years of Advanced Courses. During these years, individuals with or without prior military service are taught leadership skills while attending ROTC Military Science Classes held on to campus in conjunction with regular college courses. This allows you to pursue your civilian degree without needing to be gone for a long period of time.
There are four options for ROTC in North Dakota:
University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and Concordia College.Officer Candidate School – Officer Candidate School provides an opportunity for graduates who desire a challenging management position in one of the many career fields offered by the Guard. There is both a state and federal OCS offered to better suit the timing of your life. The year and a half program is made up of Basic Combat Training and Officer Candidate School where individuals are taught Soldier and leadership skills.
State OCS is one weekend per month in addition to 2 two-week training exercises.Upon earning your commission, you will then attend the specialized training of the corps/branch of your choosing. Below are a few examples:
Engineering Corps – Engineer officers combine technical expertise with tactical skill to support combat operations and build critical infrastructure. They enable friendly movement, deny mobility to the enemy and strengthen the Army’s ability to fight and win.Military Police Corps – The Military Police Corps protects the force by enforcing law and order, securing Army installations and supporting missions at home and overseas. Military Police officers prevent crime, conduct investigations and ensure the safety and discipline of soldiers and families on post. When deployed, they provide route and area security, manage detainees, support customs missions and strengthen force protection, helping maintain stability and uphold the rule of law.Air Defense Artillery – The Air Defense Artillery branch protects U.S. forces, equipment and critical locations from enemy aircraft, missiles and drones. Air Defense Artillery officers use advanced radar, sensors and missile systems to detect, track and defeat aerial threats before they can strike. They provide early warning, coordinate with joint and allied forces and help control the airspace to keep soldiers safe on the ground.
These officers play a key role in ensuring units can move freely, respond quickly and operate securely in combat and crisis environments.Aviation – The Aviation branch provides the Army with air mobility, reconnaissance and precision fires. Aviation officers lead aircrews and maintenance teams that plan, coordinate and execute flight operations, including troop transport, medical evacuation, surveillance and attack missions.Signal Corps – The Signal Corps builds, operates, and secures the Army’s communication and information networks. Signal officers ensure commanders and soldiers can communicate anytime and anywhere, whether across a tactical…
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