SECURITY FORCES OFFICER
PROTECTING EVERY BASE
The ultimate objective of every Air Force operation is security—for our Airmen, our bases and our country. Utilizing their broad expertise—encompassing weapons systems, antiterrorism, law enforcement, Air Base Ground Defense, industrial security and Combat Arms—Security Forces Officers lead others to ensure we achieve this objective. Directing Air Base Ground Defense functions, these professionals control and secure the terrain inside and adjacent to military installations as well as the personnel, equipment and resources within to keep us safe.
- Lead, manage and direct Security Forces personnel and activities
- Protect nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources
- Lead and organize Security Forces operations
- Develop Security Forces plans, policies, procedures and instructions
- Assess installation or deployed location vulnerabilities
Career tasks
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree with specialization in one of the following: sociology, criminology, police administration, criminal justice or a related area
A passing score on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Air Force Security Forces programs and related security
- Additional requirements specific to specialty
- Meet requirements of the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP)
- Normal color vision
- Qualification to bear firearms
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate a government motor vehicle
- Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you into a leader and an officer in this field? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
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OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
8.5 weeks
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MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION
Maxwell AFB AL
