What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military Service - Funeral Services Assistant position at U.S. Army?
Job Overview:
92M – Mortuary Affairs Specialist
This role involves respectfully handling human remains and personal effects, supporting identification, transport, documentation, and burial-related coordination in sensitive situations. You would help locate and identify remains, safeguard personal belongings, maintain accurate records, and assist with arrangements that require professionalism, compassion, and careful attention to procedure. The job builds practical experience in case documentation, chain-of-custody handling, inventory control, logistics coordination, sensitive communications, and working with care and precision in emotionally demanding environments.
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 of 2-6 years, and take the oath of enlistment and attend bootcamp.
Job Types: Full-Time; Part-Time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Requirements:
- Be between 17 and 42 years old
- Be medically and physically fit
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Skills You’ll Learn:
- Sensitive case handling and professionalism
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Inventory control and safeguarding personal effects
- Chain-of-custody procedures
- Identification support and attention to detail
- Transportation and logistics coordination
- Compassionate communication
- Working with confidential and sensitive information
- Following strict procedures and safety standards
- Emotional resilience in high-responsibility environments
Certifications:
- 14 Nationally-Recognized Certifications Available
Work Location: On the road
Work Location: On the road
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $42,614 - $55,954