Fort Detrick Employment Opportunities

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Overview

Fort Detrick is a U.S. Army Medical Command installation supporting a multi-governmental community that conducts biomedical research and development, medical materiel management, global telecommunications, and the study of foreign plant pathogens.

Approximately 10,000 military, federal, and contractor employees are assigned to the Fort Detrick campus.

As the largest employer in Frederick County, Fort Detrick serves five cabinet-level agencies:

U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Applying for Jobs at Fort Detrick

The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center website contains guidance on how to apply for jobs at Fort Detrick, including detailed application information and many helpful links.