Navy NEC · Support
805R Officer Recruiter
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Officer Recruiter recruits individuals for Navy and Reserve officer programs and communicates with prospects, groups, and communities. The recruiter applies knowledge of recruiting techniques, commissioning programs, policies, and officer processing procedures.
Core Skills
- officer candidate recruiting
- candidate screening
- commissioning program briefing
- application processing
- prospect relationship management
- community engagement
- interviewing and assessment
- recruiting pipeline tracking
- policy compliance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Workday software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Public Affairs
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate
- Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)
- Certified Professional in Recruitment Marketing (CP-RM)
Career Growth
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Staffing Professional (CSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
What the Work Involves
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Human Resources Managers
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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