How to hire an infantry

How to hire an infantry, step by step

Here's a step-by-step infantry hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an infantry job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new infantry
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your infantry job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an infantry for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An infantry's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, infantries from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of infantries and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Infantry	Description	Hourly rate
   Infantry		$10-25
   Soldier	A soldier is responsible for maintaining the peace and order within a society by implementing security measures and safety protocols in the area and defending the citizens from terrorism attacks. Soldiers also assist with investigations of suspicious activities and identifying defense techniques in case of battle warnings and trespassers' attacks... Show more	$10-27
   Indirect Fire Infantryman	In the armed forces, an indirect fire infantryman works as a member of a platoon or a mortar squad. Among their responsibilities include participating in various combat operations, setting up and firing different types of mortars, locating and recovering mines, cleaning and organizing weapons and other supplies, and overseeing members... Show more	$11-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Weapon Systems
   • Communications Equipment
   • Platoon
   • Teamwork
   • Leadership
   • Ribbon
   • Terrorism
   • Physical Fitness
   • CPR
   • US Army
   • Training Programs
   • Security Operations
   • Foot Patrol
   • NCO

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage ammunition loading and unloading procedures
   • Receive and implement combat orders in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.
   • Plan and coordinate activities pertaining to organization, training and combat operations.
   • Direct and decisive leadership qualification with particular strengths in planning, performance improvement and productivity gain.
   • Maintain order and organization in crowd control operations to ensure a peaceful transition of national leadership.
   • Combine PowerPoint presentations and reporting methods to prepare and instruct military and civilian personnel on focuse tasks and other missions.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your infantry job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An infantry can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, infantries' average salary in colorado is 49% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level infantries 58% less than senior-level infantries.
   • Certifications. An infantry with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an infantry's salary.

   Average infantry salary

   $16.67hourly

   $34,677 yearly

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   Entry-level infantry salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an infantry job description

   An infantry job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an infantry job description:

   Infantry job description example

   Full Job Description
   This job requires military service with a contract for enlistment or commission. This is not an application to a specific position within the military. This job is only an example of a position that you could be placed in after taking a job placement exam.
   Enlistment entails that you speak to a recruiter, take a job placement exam, complete a physical exam, choose from the career options that are presented to you, sign a career contract, take the oath of enlistment, and attend boot camp.
   
   NO WORK EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ENTRY LEVEL POSITION- The Army will fully train you for any job without experience.
   
   THIS JOB IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WILLING TO JOIN AND BE A PART OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
   
   U.S. Army Infantryman (11B) - Entry Level
   Active (Full Time): As a part of a team of soldiers, you secure your future with a career in the Active-Duty Army (full-time), pay for college, guaranteed full healthcare for you and your immediate family members. You gain leadership skills, college credits, and job-security. This is an entry level position with no experience necessary.
   Reserve (Part Time: 1 weekend a month): As a part of a local team of soldiers, you secure your future with a career in the Army Reserve, pay for college, and access to low-cost healthcare with family benefits. Stay in your local area. You gain leadership skills, college credits, and home-town stability. This is an entry level position with no experience necessary.
   Infantryman Job Overview
   
   As an Infantry Soldier, you'll serve in the field, working to defend our country against any threats on the ground. You'll capture, destroy, and deter enemy forces, assist in reconnaissance, and help mobilize troops and weaponry to support the mission as the ground combat force.
   
   The U.S. Army is a uniformed service of the United States and is part of the Department of the Army, which is one of the three military departments of the Department of Defense.
   We have over 150 jobs to choose from, the US Army is not just about the frontline, most works inside hospitals, dental clinics, legal, offices, warehouses, kitchens, supply rooms, training areas, mechanic bays and so much more. Whatever career you trying to pursue the US Army has it and will pay you to train for it for free with lots of incentives.
   
   *Administration
   *Medical Field
   *Law Enforcement
   *Media
   *Service Industry
   *Technology
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   · Age - 17 to 34 years old (ages 35 to 38 can be waived)
   · Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder
   · No open law violations.
   · Must pass a drug screening
   · Must currently be in good health with no physical limitations.
   
   Must have a High School Diploma or GED
   
   Training
   
   Job training for an Infantryman requires 22 weeks of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training with on the job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions, including practice in handling and storing stock.
   *Advance Individual Training: 8 weeks at Fort Lee, VA*
   Some of the skills you'll learn as a Dental Specialist are:
   · Weapon Operations
   · Vehicle Operations
   · Physical & Mental Strength
   Army Compensation:
   Total compensation includes housing allowance, full medical insurance, tuition assistance, food allowance, special pay, vacation with pay, life insurance, maternity or paternity leave and career progression trainings.
   Earn Cash for In Demand Jobs
   You could earn up to $50,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.
   Education Benefits
   In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.
   - $96,000 Scholarship (G.I. Bill)
   - $4,500 a year Tuition Assistance
   - UP to $50,000 Student Loan Repayment Program
   VA Loan
   Buy a house with zero down payment and lowest possible APR.
   Partnership for Youth Success (PAYS) Program:
   Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization.
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   Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
   Pay: $45,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
   Benefits:
   • 401(k)
   • 401(k) matching
   • Free Medical and Dental insurance for active duty, discounted rate for reserve and family members)
   • Employee discount
   • Flexible schedule
   • Life insurance
   • 30 days Paid time off per year
   • Parental leave
   • Referral program
   • Tuition reimbursement
   • Vision insurance
   Supplemental Pay:
   • Possible Signing bonus
   Education:
   • High school diploma or GED
   Willingness to travel:
   • 100% (Preferred)
   Work Location: Multiple Locations

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right infantry for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your infantry job on Zippia to find and recruit infantry candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with infantry candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new infantry

   Once you've selected the best infantry candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new infantry. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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