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3P0X1 Security Forces — Civilian Career Guide

Provides law enforcement, security, and force protection at Air Force installations. Conducts patrols, investigations, entry control, and protects nuclear weapons.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$98,000.00

AVG SALARY

$81,005.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Police Officer

SOC 33-3051

$66,020.00

median/yr

Federal Law Enforcement Officer

SOC 33-3021

$98,000.00

median/yr

Security Manager

SOC 33-9032

$65,000.00

median/yr

Private Security Director

SOC 11-9199

$95,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Law enforcementForce protectionInvestigationsAccess controlUse of forceReport writing

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

State POST Certification

CPP

CFE

State Security Guard License

Translate Your 3P0X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Security Forces skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.

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3P0X1Air ForceLaw Enforcement

3P0X1 Security Forces — Civilian Career Guide

Provides law enforcement, security, and force protection at Air Force installations. Conducts patrols, investigations, entry control, and protects nuclear weapons.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$98,000.00

AVG SALARY

$81,005.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Police Officer

SOC 33-3051

$66,020.00

median/yr

Federal Law Enforcement Officer

SOC 33-3021

$98,000.00

median/yr

Security Manager

SOC 33-9032

$65,000.00

median/yr

Private Security Director

SOC 11-9199

$95,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Law enforcementForce protectionInvestigationsAccess controlUse of forceReport writing

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

State POST Certification

CPP

CFE

State Security Guard License

Translate Your 3P0X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Security Forces skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.