Surface Warfare Officer
Company: Navy
Location: Garden City
Posted on: January 14, 2021
|
|
Job Description:
ABOUT America's Navy has the most modern, advanced fleet of
ships in the entire world. Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are
trained extensively to maintain and operate these ships, their
crews and their systems. Providing direction. Leading by example.
Surface Warfare Officers form the backbone of Fleet leadership. In
this role, you will have the opportunity to excel as a leader. You
could serve as Commanding Officer over an elite crew and be an
authority in every aspect of your Navy assignments. Doing any or
all of the following: * Directing personnel operations aboard Navy
vessels, such as aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers,
amphibious warfare ships, mine warfare ships and frigates *
Managing shipboard vertical launch systems * Using computer
displays and advanced technology in battle and ship defense *
Providing support to Navy expeditionary forces, Theater Air Missile
operations, anti-submarine warfare, surface-to-air warfare, and
support and supply missions RESPONSIBILITIES Surface Warfare
Officers are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions.
As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard
operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any
of these specialized forces: Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and
coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft
carriers Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and
defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power
capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare
support Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment
and personnel for amphibious assault operations Combat-Logistics
Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and
supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities
through Fleet Support Ships Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify
and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines You may
also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the
prestigious Navy Nuclear community, where you will have the
opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful
nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. WORK ENVIRONMENT
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in
a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships
within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the
Pentagon; a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in
Monterey, Calif.; or command and management positions at shore
bases and stations around the world. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Unless
they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or
ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are
required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, R.I.
Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process
that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore. Newly
commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface
ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the
ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems.
In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare
qualification. After completing these initial sea tours, Surface
Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs,
commands or strategic projects, or they may be selected to work in
recruitment. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but
competitive and based on performance. It's also important to note
that specialized training received and work experience gained in
the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and
occupational opportunities in related fields. The ultimate goal for
many: to one day command their own ship. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare
Officers can advance their education by: * Pursuing opportunities
at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War
College (NWC) * Completing Joint Professional Military Education
(JPME) at one of the various service colleges QUALIFICATIONS &
REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree from an accredited U.S. college or
university is required to become a Surface Warfare Officer. There
are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student
or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve
Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy.
Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School
(OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, R.I. To be an eligible
candidate, you must: * Be a U.S. citizen * Be at least 19 years of
age and no older than 29 at the time of commissioning * Meet the
Navy's physical standards General qualifications may vary depending
upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before
or whether you've never served before.
Keywords: Navy, Boise , Surface Warfare Officer, Other , Garden City, Idaho
Click
here to apply!
|
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Other Other JobsHome Care Aide $250 Sign on Bonus Description: Job Description Addus HomeCare is NOW OFFERING 250 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR ALL NEW HIRES Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position provides consistent, (more...) Company: Addus Location: Idaho City Posted on: 01/17/2021 Customer Specialist Description: Req. ID: 220126 Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation (more...) Company: Micron Technology Location: Boise Posted on: 01/17/2021 Skilled Architectural Sheet Metal Workers Description: Job Description Job Summary Flynn Group of Companies is currently seeking skilled Architectural Sheet Metal Workers to join our team in Boise, ID. If you are a knowledgeable, skilled, team oriented and (more...) Company: Flynn Group of Companies Location: Boise Posted on: 01/17/2021 Automation QA - Remote Description: RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in Boise, ID that is seeking an Automation QA for a Remote position. Duties: Develop and maintain high-quality applications using Java technology stack and object-oriented (more...) Company: Kforce Technology Location: Boise Posted on: 01/17/2021 25Q Multi-Channel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer Description: For the military to make strategic decisions, they depend on having the right information when they need it. Multi-Channel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainers ensure the communication to make these (more...) Company: Army National Guard Location: Boise Posted on: 01/17/2021 Escrow Officer Description: Description: The Escrow Officer is responsible for pre-closing, coordinating with agents and lenders, preparing settlement statements, conducting the closing, assuring title policies are issued, as well (more...) Company: Title Alliance Location: Boise Posted on: 01/17/2021 Insurance Advisor Description: We are seeking motivated and disciplined Licensed Insurance Agents to partner with. As an independent agent it is our job is to figure out what product will fit each individual family best and help them (more...) Company: Family First Life West Coast Location: Boise Posted on: 01/17/2021 Client Success Specialist, Benefit Services Description: At PrimePay, we believe in the power of small businesses. That's why, since 1986, we have been taking care of their back-office tasks like payroll, HR, Time Clock and benefits admin services, so they (more...) Company: PrimePay Location: Boise Posted on: 01/17/2021 Are You Self Motivated? Description: Are you tired of a dead end job Would you like a career instead Our 26 year old discount Healthcare and Company: Living Healthy Location: Buhl Posted on: 01/17/2021 15T UH-60 Utility Helicopter Repairer Description: The UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is the best-in-class, multi-mission performer used for combat assault, search and rescue, medevac, and firefighting missions. Your responsibility as the UH-60 Utility (more...) Company: Army National Guard Location: Boise Posted on: 01/17/2021 |