Air Force AFSC · Combat & Infantry
31PX Security Forces Officer
Overview
A Security Forces Officer leads personnel in weapons systems, antiterrorism, law enforcement, Air Base Ground Defense, industrial security, and Combat Arms. The officer directs ground defense functions and secures terrain, personnel, equipment, and resources inside and adjacent to military installations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- physical security management
- security operations planning
- antiterrorism and force protection
- law enforcement procedures
- incident response and crisis management
- security risk assessment
- industrial and asset security
- weapons systems employment and safety
- Air Base Ground Defense tactics
- cross-functional team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- Associate Protection Professional (APP)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
Career Growth
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Threat Manager (CTM)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
What the Work Involves
- Develop budgets for security operations.
- Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
- Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.
- Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.
- Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
Related Occupations
- Compliance Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- Security Guards
- Digital Forensics Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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