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Officer

SECURITY FORCES OFFICER

PROTECTING EVERY BASE

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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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

  • What Makes a Defender?

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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.

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