Radio & Communications Security Repairer (94E)

United States Army Reserve; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRICARE Health Coverage

GI Bill Education Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Housing Allowance

Job summary

The United States Army invites you to enlist as a Radio and Communications Security Repairer. You’ll supervise preventive maintenance on radios and security equipment, calibrate components, and use test instruments to keep secure communications available.

This entry-level path requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, age 17–34, a high school diploma or GED, and meeting tattoo and conduct guidelines.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card.
• 17 to 34 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines.
• No Major Law Violations.
• No Medical Concerns.

Skills

Diagnostics & Repairs

Circuits & Wiring

Electronic Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Enlist as a Soldier into the United States Army

As a Radio and Communications Security Repairer, you’ll perform or supervise essential preventive maintenance checks and services on radios, transmitters, communication security equipment, and other associated equipment to ensure secure communication is always available. It’ll be your responsibility to calibrate and align equipment components, and use test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. You’ll test program sets and use interactive electronic technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment. This is not a civilian contractor position.

No Experience Necessary. Position Is Entry Level. REQUIREMENTS

• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

TESTING & CERTIFICATIONS

• 85 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 21 weeks and one day of Advanced Individual Training
• 102 ASVAB Score: Electronics (EL)

OR

• 97 ASVAB Score: Electronics (EL)
• 85 ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT)

SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN

• Diagnostics & Repairs
• Circuits & Wiring
• Electronic Troubleshooting

BENEFITS

Financial Benefits

• Salary and Bonuses: Competitive base pay with potential for bonuses, including enlistment bonuses and re-enlistment bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) similar to a 401(k), and a pension plan for those who serve 20 years or more.
• Special Pays: Extra pay for hazardous duty, special skills, and deployment.

Healthcare

• Medical Coverage: Comprehensive medical care for soldiers and their families through TRICARE.
• Dental and Vision: Access to dental and vision care services.

Education

• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for college courses while on active duty.
• GI Bill: Benefits for education and training programs, including the Post- 9/11 GI Bill.
• Student Loan Repayment: Assistance in repaying student loans.

Housing and Living

• Housing Allowance: Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to cover the cost of housing.
• On-Base Housing: Access to housing on military installations.
• Commissary and Exchange: Discounts on groceries and goods at military stores.

Career and Training

• Professional Development: Opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.
• Skill Training: Technical and tactical training in various fields.

Family Support

• Family Programs: Support services for families, including counseling and childcare.
• Relocation Assistance: Help with moving costs and finding housing.

Retirement and Veterans Benefits

• Pension: Lifetime monthly pension after 20 years of service.
• VA Benefits: Access to Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including healthcare and home loans.

Recreation and Leisure

• Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR): Access to recreational facilities, sports programs, and leisure activities.