Air Force AFSC · Combat & Infantry
3P0X1 Security Forces
Overview
Security Forces specialists protect people, property, and resources on Air Force bases in the United States and overseas. They apply law enforcement and combat tactics, write tickets, and investigate incidents on base.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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Skill levels: 3P011 helper · 3P031 apprentice · 3P051 journeyman · 3P071 craftsman
Core Skills
- physical security operations
- access control and badge management
- incident response and reporting
- patrol and surveillance
- investigations and evidence handling
- use of force and defensive tactics
- security risk assessment
- radio communications procedures
- situational awareness
- conflict de-escalation
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
- State POST Certification
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI)
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
- Security Management Specialists
- Compliance Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 3P0X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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