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Air Force
Army Civilian Personnel Advisory Center - Fort Sam Houston
2400 Jessup Road
Bldg 4026, Room 112
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-1509
210-221-1425
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
It’s likely that employment will change when a move occurs, especially for military spouses. The information below will provide you with employment assistance information and resources available such as SECO, MyCAA and MSEP Portals.
San Antonio's economy is primarily powered by the government, tourism, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. Many Fortune 500 companies are based out of San Antonio to include Valero Energy, United Service Automobile Assn. (USAA), and iHeartMedia. San Antonio has the corporate headquarters of notable companies such as H.E.B. Food Stores, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, Southwest Research Institute, Harland Clarke, and Taco Cabana as well.
The city is home to the regional/division offices of prominent companies such as AT&T, Citigroup, Wachovia, United Parcel Service, and Boeing Aerospace Support Center.
The area has a strong military presence with a collection of notable military bases. The city has one of the largest military concentrations in the country. The military bases include military and civilian employees. The defense sector employs a vast number of people and has a substantial economic impact on San Antonio.
Employment is provided by various companies such as USAA, H.E.B. Food Stores, H.B. Zackery Co., Frost National Bank, Taco Cabana, Ultramar Diamond Shamrock and the Southwest Research Institute, which employs a few thousand scientists and researchers.
Because of the sheer volume of potential employers in the area, it is not possible to estimate an average wage range for any given career field.
Employment can be accessed by going to any of Alamo Workforce Career Centers in the San Antonio area. Family members can also visit the Work in Texas website to help find available jobs in Texas.
On-base employment consists of government, NAF, AAFES, and DECA jobs. Several contractors work on base as well.
Family members should contact their supporting Military and Family Readiness Center – Employment Program as soon as possible after arrival for assistance with their eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.
DECA has many pathways to employment. For details, visit their website at https://corp.commissaries.com/our-agency/careers-with-deca/employment-opportunities
NAF positions are announced on USAJOBS; however, local numbers are listed below:
AAFES offers a variety of position types -to apply, please visit: https://www.applymyexchange.com/.
Family members are welcome to come to the Military & Family Readiness Center to discuss employment with our Employment Program Core Compliance Expert.
For job-hunting purposes, be sure to hand carry all employment records and documents, resumes,SF 171, SF 50, transcripts, certificates and licenses.
Contact your servicing Employment Readiness Program if you have additional questions.
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, and training to ensure service members and their spouses are prepared to leave the federal service, whether pursuing additional education, finding a job in the civilian workforce, or starting a business. TAP is congressionally mandated for all service members separating or retiring from the military. An Initial Counseling and a Pre-Separation Briefing must be completed no later than 365 prior to their transition.
Contact either of the following locations for detailed TAP instructions:
Spouses interested in tuition assistance can check with their local Military & Family Readiness Center for information about available scholarship and grant programs. Other resources available to eligible spouses include My Career Advancement Application, the Air Force Aid Society and Army Emergency Relief.
There are several educational opportunities available to spouses on and off base. To receive consideration for financial assistance, all schools require the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
If you have questions, please contact your installation’s Employment Readiness Program at the number below:
Unemployment compensation may be available for the spouse of a newly assigned military member or civilian employee who have lost their job due to Permanent Change of Station. Spouses seeking unemployment benefits should be aware: Unemployment needs to be filed by the losing state for active-duty spouses. The losing state’s unemployment laws will determine eligibility. For more information, contact the Texas Workforce at 800-939-6631. You can also file online or learn more.
To better serve the military community, Joint Base San Antonio has an Employment Readiness Program at each of its major installations: Fort Sam Houston (FSH), Lackland (LAK) and Randolph (RAN). Below is additional employment information and available resources subdivided by location.
Recent job growth is positive. San Antonio jobs have increased by 2.0% in 2024. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. The median household income is $62,917. For information about employment, visit USAJOBS, call the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (Army) at 210-221-1425 or the Civilian Personnel Office (Air Force) at 210-671-4118. For employment on the San Antonio economy, the JBSA Military & Family Readiness Center has a virtual job bank available to eligible populations. Call FSH: 210-221-2705, LAK: 210-671-3722 or RAN: 210-652-5321 for additional information.
San Antonio has a diversified economy with four primary focuses: financial services, health care, national defense and tourism. The city is also home to one of the largest concentrations of military personnel in the United States. Employment information can be accessed by going to Alamo Workforce Career Centers. There are several in the San Antonio Region. Visit the Work in Texas website to help find available jobs in Texas. Unemployment compensation may be available for the spouse of a newly assigned military member or civilian employee. For more information, contact the Texas Workforce Commission at 800-939-6631. You can also file online.
Family members can contact the Military and Family Readiness Center to discuss what scholarships, grants and loans are available in the local area. Spouses may apply for scholarships online on the Air Force Aid Society website (Air Force Spouses) or the Army Emergency Relief website (Army Spouses).
Local spouses' clubs and other organizations offer scholarships for those pursuing a technical, associate, or undergraduate degree.
My Career Advancement Account for military spouses is another option for spouses of active-duty members who seek tuition assistance. For information on MyCAA and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit Military OneSource.
Civilian employees on base can check with the Civilian Personnel Office to learn more about tuition assistance available to them.