Civilian career paths for 3P0X1 security forces specialist

the roles

• Security guard

  $37,070median a year

  Access control, patrol and incident reporting at a site. Most states require a guard license, which is a short course and a background check.

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• Police or sheriff's patrol officer

  $72,280median a year

  Sworn municipal or county law enforcement. Requires a civilian academy, a physical test and a full background investigation.

  soc 33-3051

• Transportation security screener

  $50,020median a year

  Screens passengers, baggage and cargo at an airport or port under federal procedure.

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• Correctional officer

  $53,300median a year

  Supervises people in custody in a jail or prison, with searches, counts and incident documentation.

  soc 33-3012

• Security supervisor

  $54,580median a year

  Runs a security shift: post assignments, procedure, reports and training for the officers on duty.

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Pay is the national median annual wage from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 release. It describes the role across the country. It is not a projection of what any one person will earn.