Description
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.
Core Skills
- physical security management
- security operations planning
- antiterrorism and force protection
- law enforcement procedures
- incident response and crisis management
- access control and badge management oversight
- security risk assessment
- industrial and asset security
- weapons systems employment and safety
- Air Base Ground Defense tactics
- investigations and reporting
- policy development and compliance
- cross-functional team leadership
- training program development and delivery
- coordination with intelligence and cyber units
- briefing senior leadership
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.