Internment/Resettlement Specialist (31E)

Enlisted

Officer Active Duty

Army Reserve

National Guard

Entry Level

Overview

Internment/resettlement specialists are primarily responsible for day-to-day operations in a military confinement/correctional facility or detention/internment facility.



Job Duties

Supervision of confinement and detention operations



External security to facilities



Counseling/guidance to individual prisoners within a rehabilitative program



Records of prisoners/internees and their programs

Requirements

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training

Job training for an internment/resettlement specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.



Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Military laws and jurisdictions



Self-defense and use of firearms



Interpersonal communications skills



Search/restraint and custody/control procedures

Helpful Skills

Interest in law enforcement



Physically and mentally fit



Ability to make quick decisions



Remain calm under heavy duress

Required ASVAB Score(s) Skilled Technical (ST): 95 Skilled Technical (ST): 95 Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.



Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.



Future Civilian Careers

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at http://www.armypays.com.