Careers

Career Description

The ultimate objective of every Air Force operation is security — for our Airmen, our bases and our country. Security Forces Officers help achieve this through their broad expertise encompassing weapons systems, antiterrorism, law enforcement, air base defense, industrial security and combat arms. Directing air base defense functions, they control and secure the terrain inside and adjacent to military installations as well as the personnel, equipment and resources within. Responsibilities include directing team patrols, tactical drills, battle procedures and antiterrorism duties, as well as enforcing standards of conduct, adherence to laws and planning future security measures. Security Force Officers are needed around the world and may be called upon to travel internationally to develop, implement and supervise a defense program.

Career Tasks

• Direct air base defense functions
• Lead individual and team exercises and drills
• Serve on boards and planning groups involving security

Relevant Interests & Skills

You might like this position if you have interests in these areas:

• Weaponry and Materiel
• Law
• Emergency Management and Response

Becoming an Officer

To become an officer in the Air Force, you'll enter a rigorous 12-week Officer Training School that will challenge you physically and mentally while preparing you to be a leader.