enlisted
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 TasksPolicing 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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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
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
U.S. Air Force Security Forces Training: Become a Defender00:00
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SSgt James Evatt, Military Working Dog Handler00:00
TSgt Gabe Rodriguez, Security Forces Specialist00:00
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