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Five Unique Cleared Jobs You Haven’t Heard of (Yet)

Posted by Ashley Jones

Discover the hidden gems in the cleared community that go beyond the usual engineering and analyst roles. Have you considered crafting custom shipping solutions or overseeing advanced print production? These unique positions illustrate the diverse and impactful ways security clearances are utilized.

Get ready to explore some of the most intriguing cleared job openings on ClearedJobs.Net. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new career challenge or know someone who might be a perfect fit, these roles offer a glimpse into the exciting possibilities that await in the cleared community:

1. Security Alarm Monitor

If you’re looking for a job as cool as the Alaskan tundra, this opportunity on Shemya Island is calling your name. As a Security Alarm Monitor with ASRC Federal, you’ll be the eyes and ears of Eareckson Air Station. You’ll operate and monitor equipment, including multiple landlines, radio frequencies, and encrypted secure communications. With six weeks on-site followed by six weeks off, this one-of-a-kind role offers the ultimate blend of adventure and downtime.

2. Print Services

Press print on your next cleared career as an Integrated Office Services – Print Services Specialist with Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, Maryland. You’ll bring designs and documents to life from banners to engineering drawings in this “cutting-edge” role. Whether you’re printing, laminating, cutting, or binding, you’ll handle every step of the process to deliver professional, high-quality prints tailored to customer needs. If you’re detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and love the creative process, this first-shift position could be the perfect fit for you!

3. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Instructor

Blow the minds of your students as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Instructor with SAIC at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, supporting the Defense Nuclear Weapons School. From developing course materials to delivering high-stakes instruction across multiple platforms, you’ll be integral to shaping the future of explosive safety. You’ll provide subject matter expertise in EOD, lead nuclear weapons incident response exercises, and ensure course content is up to date. This is your chance to share your extensive EOD experience while playing a key role in ensuring the safety of military and civilian personnel.

4. Observer

Keep an eye on security—and everything else—as an Observer with Amentum at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. You’ll monitor construction personnel, vehicles, and special equipment, while assisting with badge issue and control. Your role won’t just oversee construction—it will also include oversight when transporting specialty items to and from the construction site, and conducting “Stop & Question” checks to ensure no criminal activity is taking place after hours. With your keen attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure, you’ll ensure the integrity of the entire operation.

5. Crater/Packer

Seal the deal on your next career move as a Crater/Packer with Lockheed Martin’s Camden Operations team in Arkansas. In this hands-on role, you’ll build and prepare everything from standard crates to custom shipping solutions for parts, assemblies, and tooling. Whether you’re reading blueprints, securing materials to prevent damage, or crafting specialized braces and fixtures, your expertise will ensure every shipment arrives safe and sound. This is your chance to put your carpentry and packaging skills to work.

Ready to discover more unique cleared careers? Browse through our extensive database of cleared positions and stay tuned for more intriguing opportunities that might just be your perfect fit!

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  • Ashley Jones is ClearedJobs.Net's blog Editor and a cleared job search expert, dedicated to helping security-cleared job seekers and employers navigate job search and recruitment challenges. With in-depth experience assisting cleared job seekers and transitioning military personnel at in-person and virtual Cleared Job Fairs and military base hiring events, Ashley has a deep understanding of the unique needs of the cleared community. She is also the Editor of ClearedJobs.Net's job search podcast, Security Cleared Jobs: Who's Hiring & How.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:00 am

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