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Security Forces

Ensure the safety of all base weapons, property and personnel

Conduct investigations into any on-base incidents

Participate in team patrol movements, tactical drills, battle procedures and military operations other than war

Apprehend and detain suspects, secure crime scenes and testify in judicial proceedings

Apply life saving procedures as first responders to disaster scenes

Train handlers and military working dogs

Career Tasks

Policing our bases

An important part of protecting our country is ensuring the safety of the people, property and resources on every Air Force base. To accomplish this goal, Security Forces specialists go through extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics to protect bases both stateside and overseas. A job that’s both physically and mentally demanding, these highly focused experts do everything from writing tickets to investigating on-base incidents to make sure everyone and everything on every base is protected.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GEDASVAB RequirementsGeneralQualifications
  • Normal color vision
  • No history of excessive alcohol use, drug use or drug- or alcohol-related incidents
  • No record of sleep disorders No current history of ADD, ADHD or perceptual/learning disorders
  • No fear of working around nuclear weapons
  • No fear of heights or confined spaces
  • No documented record of gang affiliations
  • No history of mood or personality disorders
  • No speech disorder or noticeable communication deficiency Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
  • Completion of a National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
  • Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 39
No day is the same for a Security Forces specialist, from defending the gate to protecting aircraft on the flight line. And the opportunities to grow within the career field range from investigative work to handling military working dogs. No matter the path, these defenders are invaluable to the overall Air Force mission. U.S. Air Force Security Forces: Defend and Protect00:00
Training & Education
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
  • Basic military Training

    8.5 weeks

  • Technical Training

    65 days

Tech School Location

Lackland AFB TX

Status upon Completion

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Criminal Justice

  1. See what it takes to become a Security Forces specialist in the Air Force. All trainees are challenged to excel in a variety of skills ranging from law enforcement to combat techniques in order to prepare them to defend and protect the Air Force. U.S. Air Force Security Forces Training: Become a Defender00:00
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  7. You don't know loyalty until you work alongside highly trained military working dogs. SSgt James Evatt, Military Working Dog Handler00:00
  8. No matter the mission, there's never a dull day as a Security Forces Specialist. TSgt Gabe Rodriguez, Security Forces Specialist00:00
  9. To guard the most important assets on a base, you rely on a Security Forces Specialist. TSgt Alana Musson, Security Forces Specialist00:00

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Interests & Skills

  1. Emergency Management & Response
  2. Law & Enforcement
  3. Weaponry & Materiel
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