Veterans
Idaho National Laboratory values your talent
We are actively seeking applicants with military experience. Idaho National Laboratory has a long legacy of military hiring, and remains committed to our veterans. We salute your service.
At INL, we understand the value of the diversity of skills that comes with your unique experiences. We know that teamwork, strong leadership and dedication strengthen our laboratory’s ability to perform groundbreaking energy research.
INL participates in three programs that provide fellowship opportunities to military service members: the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, Hiring our Heroes, and the U.S. Special Operations Command Warrior Care Program. During the fellowship, service members are paid their usual salary and benefits from the military.
Continue to serve your nation in a whole new way, explore your opportunities at Idaho National Laboratory.
Paul Marley
“Protect and serve”
Paul Marley has been an INL security police officer for nine years. These are the folks who secure nuclear materials at facilities on the laboratory’s 890-square-mile site. That results in lots of vehicle time, securing perimeters, talking to INL employees, making sure all is as it should be at the nation’s lead nuclear research and development laboratory.
Marley’s relationship with the military predates his INL employment, and continues today. The Pocatello resident has been a member of the Idaho Army National Guard for 19 years. Volunteers of this reserve national force hold civilian jobs and are trained to defend their nation. They can be activated by the governor in response to man-made or national disasters.
“A lot of things cross over with each other,” Marley said of his two jobs.
That, of course, includes weapons proficiency. Interestingly, Marley said his near decade at INL has improved his marksmanship.
“I think I got a lot better at it working at INL,” he said. “There are some of the best instructors in the world at the lab. You might not guess that, but it’s true.”
One thing Marley never worries about is getting the time off he needs to fulfill his guard duties. As a federal installation, with direct and indirect ties to the military, INL and its leadership team understand and respect this commitment.
“They’ve made it really easy on me,” Marley said. “There have been zero complaints. My bosses are fully supportive of my military commitments.”
