Employment

The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center offers a full range of human resource services to Carlisle Barracks. We employ civilians in the garrison, the Army War College, Dunham Health Clinic and Harrisburg Military Entrance Processing Center. In addition, we hire employees for all of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities on post. If you are interested in seeing what is available at Carlisle Barracks, call the Non-Appropriated Fund office at 717-245-3939 or 717-961-2263 OR (717) 245-3829 for MWR jobs.

For job-hunting purposes, be sure to bring with you all employment records and information, resumes, OF 612, SF-171, transcripts, certificates, licenses and SF-50.

If you do not have direct eligibility status or if you have questions, call 717-245-4357. 

The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center offers a full range of human resource services to Carlisle Barracks. We employ civilians in the garrison, the Army War College, Dunham Health Clinic and Harrisburg Military Entrance Processing Center. In addition, we hire employees for all of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities on post. If you are interested in seeing what is available at Carlisle Barracks, call the Non-Appropriated Fund office at 717-245-3939 or 717-961-2263 OR (717) 245-3829 for MWR jobs.

The Employment Readiness Program includes the following services:

• Job opening and employer lists at the Army Community Service office resource center – Information covers federal, state and private-sector employment, education and volunteer opportunities. Additional information on Appropriated Fund And Non-Appropriated Fund employment positions is located at the Civilian Personnel Office's one-stop shop.
• Individual job and career assistance and counseling are available by appointment.
• A career resource library for on-location and sign-out review and annotated bibliography of career materials is available.
• Employment counseling is not available at Carlisle Barracks at the current time. Family members are encouraged to contact the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities center at 800-342-9647 for assistance. The center is staffed by certified career counselors.  Contact Employment Readiness at 717-245-4357.

The Transition Assistance Program/Soldier For Life. Training is offered on an as-needed basis for those individuals (military and civilian) voluntarily or involuntarily departing the employment of the federal government.

To register for workshops, call 717-347-6966.

My Career Advancement Account

For information on the My Career Advancement Account and military Spouse Education And Career Opportunities, visit Military OneSource. You may also contact the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities center at 800-342-9647.

The unemployment rate in the local area is 5.7%; the median household income is $61,122.