Security Forces Officer
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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.

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* Component

Air Force Active Duty

* Rank:

Officer

* AFSC:

31PX

What you'll do

* Lead, manage and direct Security Forces personnel and activities

* Protect nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources

* Lead and organize Security Forces operations

* Develop Security Forces plans, policies, procedures and instructions

* Assess installation or deployed location vulnerabilities

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you into a leader and an officer in this field? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

* BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

8.5 weeks

* Tech School Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

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REQUIREMENTS

You 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

* Bachelor's degree with specialization in one of the following: sociology, criminology, police administration, criminal justice or a related area

* A passing score on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)

* Qualifications

* Knowledge of Air Force Security Forces programs and related security

* Additional requirements specific to specialty

* Meet requirements of the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP)

* Normal color vision

* Qualification to bear firearms

* Possession of a valid state driver's license to operate a government motor vehicle

* Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)

* Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday