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 EducationYou 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 RequirementsGeneralQualificationsNo history of excessive alcohol use, drug use or drug- or alcohol-related incidentsNo record of sleep disordersNo current history of ADD, ADHD or perceptual/learning disordersNo fear of working around nuclear weaponsNo fear of heights or confined spacesNo documented record of gang affiliationsNo history of mood or personality disordersNo speech disorder or noticeable communication deficiencyPossession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehiclesCompletion of a National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit CheckCompletion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military TrainingMust be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment