3P0X1 - security forces AFSC Enlisted

Summary

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.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure the safety of all base weapons, property and personnel.
• Conduct investigations into any on-base incidents.
• Participate in team patrol movements, tactical drills, battle procedures and military operations other than war.
• Apprehend and detain suspects, secure crime scenes and testify in judicial proceedings.
• Apply life saving procedures as first responders to disaster scenes.
• Train handlers and military working dogs.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• No history of excessive alcohol use, drug use or drug- or alcohol-related incidents
• No record of sleep disorders
• No current history of ADD, ADHD or perceptual/learning disorders
• No fear of working around nuclear weapons
• No fear of heights or confined spaces
• No documented record of gang affiliations
• No history of mood or personality disorders
• No speech disorder or noticeable communication deficiency
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
• Completion of a National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit Check
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 65 Days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Lackland AFB, TX
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Criminal Justice

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve