DEFENDING OUR BASESAn 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.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.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.
ASVAB RequirementsGeneralQualifications
- 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