Second-Tier Recruiter

What does a Second-Tier Recruiter do?

Organizes and conducts programs to recruit sufficient personnel to satisfy the requirements of the United States Air Force. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 150100.

Duties and responsibilities

• For RegAF, related duties include Health Professions Recruiter, Line Officer Accessions Recruiter, Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Liaison NCO, Squadron Trainer, Squadron Operation NCO, Special Warfare Recruiter, MEPS Liaison Supervisor, HQ AFRS and Recruiting Group staff and Air Force Recruiting School Schoolhouse Instructor. For AFR, related duties include In-Service Recruiters (to include In-Service/Line Recruiters), Health Professions Recruiters, Officer Accessions Recruiters, Critical Skills Recruiters, and staff positions graded at E-7. For ANG, related duties include, Flight Chief, Retention Office Manager, Recruiting and Retention NCOs, Recruiting School Schoolhouse Instructor, In-Service Recruiters, and NGB Statutory Tour positions.
• Provides marketing support to assigned recruiters. Develops marketing information sources such as employment agencies, driver’s license and job advertise lists, high school and college student lists and separation reports, in securing names of potential prospects for active-duty enlistment, commissioning and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Plans and conducts recruiter marketing training to include mini-jet training and hands-on television and radio station spots. Conducts training and evaluates enlisted accessions recruiters’ oral and film presentations to target audiences at high school and college campuses. Assists the operations flight commander in the management of the advertising and community relations budget.
• Develops publicity programs. Plans, directs, and evaluates sales promotional projects using media such as direct mail, press, radio, and television presentations. Writes copy and edits simple news stories and photograph captions. Prepares and monitors enlisted accessions recruiters’ presentations of Air Force orientations to civic, social, educational and student organizations.
• Develops community relations programs. Plans, organizes, and provides support for recruiter special events such as state and municipal ceremonies, exhibits, fairs, parades, centennials, and sporting events. Develops Air Force media products to maintain liaison with media outlets, civic groups, and local organizations in support of recruiting objectives.
• Performs MEPS liaison and production management duties. Ensures proper coordination between the Air Force and MEPS commander and proper scheduling of Air Force applicants to the MEPS is accomplished. Assists in obtaining the initial classification for Air Force applicants. Coordinates on recruiting operational matters and interprets recruiting directives for assigned units.

Specialty qualifications

Knowledge. Knowledge of the organization, mission, policies, and history of the United States Air Force is mandatory.

Education. For entry into this SDI, completion of high school or general educational equivalency is mandatory.

Training. Not used.

Experience. For entry into this SDI, prior qualification in SDI 8R000 with a minimum of 36 months of experience. 24 months experience for ANG only.

Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:

• For entry into this SDI:
• Must be qualified in a valid Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).
• See attachment 4 for additional mandatory entry requirements.
• For award and retention of this SDI:
• Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
• No unresolved history of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other mental health problems.
• No record of alcohol or substance abuse, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles (GMV) in accordance with AFI 24-301, Ground Transportation.
• Must attain/maintain training standards and task certifications according to specific duty position JQS.
• No record of conviction by summary, special, or general courts-martial.
• No record of disciplinary action (Letter of Reprimand [LOR] or Article 15) for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship as defined in AFI 36-2909, Professional and Unprofessional Relationships, or documented failures (LOR or Article 15) to exercise sound leadership principles with respect to morale or welfare of subordinates.
• Must not have referral EPB in the last 3 years.
• For RegAF, score 75 or above on the most recent fitness test and no failures on any portion within the last 12 months.

Utilization Note (RegAF only):

• Award of this SDI is only authorized when an airman is filling a funded 8R200 unit manpower document (UMD) authorization. When the member is filling a valid 8R200 UMD authorization, 8R200 is authorized as the awarded (secondary, third or fourth), Control and Duty AFSC. Once the member is no longer filling a valid 8R200 UMD authorization, 8R200 is no longer authorized as the Control and Duty AFSC but will remain as an awarded (secondary, third or fourth) AFSC IAW AFMAN 36-2100, unless the member is disqualified from the SDI then it will not remain as an awarded AFSC. Further, 8R200 is not authorized for award as the PAFSC when filling a funded 8R200 UMD authorization unless incumbent has no other awarded AFSCs. Airmen performing 8R200 duties but not filling a funded 8R200 UMD authorization will have no change in their awarded, control and duty AFSCs. Ensure airmen employed outside of their CAFSC are managed IAW AFMAN 36-2100, Military Utilization and Classification. Use Outside of Control AFSC.

Civilian career paths

Comparable civilian careers for this field pay roughly $38,700–$130,600 per year (median salaries; varies by role and location):

• Advertising and Promotions Managers: $127,830
• Advertising Sales Agents: $58,450
• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors: $60,140
• Human Resources Assistants: $45,930
• Human Resources Managers: $130,000
• Human Resources Specialists: $64,240
• Interviewers: $38,700
• Marketing Managers: $140,040
• Public Relations Specialists: $67,440
• Sales Managers: $130,600
• Sales Representatives of Services: $62,400