PROTECTING EVERYONE FROM HARM

In the Air Force, safety isn’t just a practice, it’s a full-time career. Responsible for evaluating, inspecting and surveying areas, Safety specialists work hard to eliminate potentials for mishap on every base. These experts help prevent accidents from occurring by training Airmen and their families on safety precautions around the base and enforcing safety rules to keep everyone out of harm’s way.

Ensure the safety of everyone on base
Plan and direct safety activities
Assess mishap causes and risk
Determine the safety education requirements for groups or individuals
Prepare reports and maintain records
Review engineering plans affecting construction, airfield and explosive safety criteria

CAREER TASKS

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

MINIMUM EDUCATION

A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours

*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

57 Administrative (A)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Must complete a 10 duty-day assessment period with the local Safety Office
- Recommendation by unit commander
- Normal color vision
- Never been convicted by a general, special or summary courts-martial Freedom from fear of heights
- No history of emotional instability or other unresolved mental health problems
- No record of claustrophobia
- No medical conditions preventing prolonged standing, repetitive movements, walking up to one-mile or walking up and down stairs
- Completion of 7.5 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.