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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 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training as well as Airmen’s Week
Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

Perform on-base security as well as provide security and order in forward-deployed locations.

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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.