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In the midst of an economic crisis, the Colorado National Guard is currently hiring 160 positions.
Most of the positions are part-time jobs requiring one weekend of service per month, and two weeks of annual training a year. This allow recruits to keep their civilian jobs as well as get paid training in other fields as well.
Jobs openings with the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard are also available across Colorado. Recruits are able to choose their careers as long as that position is open, according to guard officials.
“That is one reason the guard is so unique,” Captain Elena O’Bryan said. “You apply for a specific job, which is the job you want to do when you join the guard.”
Base pay is based on your rank and how long you’ve been in the service.Enlisted non-prior service starts at $172.60 per drill. Officers can expect to earn around $354.04 per drill.
Employees and their families are eligible for low cost health and life insurance benefits for being employed by the guard.
Source: KUSA
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