Military Sealift Command (MSC) is always looking for individuals who may be interested in the employment opportunities we offer. We hire for Federal civil service seagoing positions working aboard ships that transport equipment and supplies to United States Military Forces worldwide.

If you desire steady employment, great pay, Federal benefits and the opportunity to see the world while serving your country, consider a career with MSC. To apply for employment with MSC, all candidates must be:

• At least 18 years of age.
• A United States citizen with a valid U.S. Passport.
• Capable of speaking, understanding, reading and writing the English language. Some positions are required to pass an English Language Competency test.
• Able to obtain a Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD), issued by the United States Coast Guard to mariners sailing aboard all U.S. Flagged Vessels.
• Capable of passing an MSC-administered physical examination. Due to often strenuous shipboard duties and extended periods at sea, all applicants must meet MSC medical requirements.
• Drug free and submit to urinalysis in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines.
• Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

You may not be hired if you fail to report:

1. Previous security clearance issues (intents to deny or the revocation of security clearances)
2. Debts
3. Previous Felony convictions where actual time was served in jail for more than one year.  

Any questions relative to this issue should be directed to the CIVMAR Support Center at 1-866-562-7672.