Description
An important part of protecting our country is ensuring the safety of the people, property and resources on every Air Force base. To accomplish this goal, Security Forces specialists go through extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics to protect bases both stateside and overseas. A job that’s both physically and mentally demanding, these highly focused experts do everything from writing tickets to investigating on-base incidents to make sure everyone and everything on every base is protected.
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
- report writing and documentation
- customer service under stress
- teamwork in high-risk environments
- emergency response coordination
- basic information security awareness
- situational awareness
- conflict de-escalation
Common Certifications
- State POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certification
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Firearms Instructor Certification (NRA Law Enforcement, etc.)
- Executive Protection Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
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.