Security Forces: civilian careers

Civilian career paths

• Security Manager
• Law Enforcement
• Corporate Security
• Emergency Management

Skills employers recognize

Certifications employers value

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA A+
• PMP or CAPM (Project Management Institute)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Many can be funded while serving (Credentialing Assistance / COOL) or with the GI Bill. See GI Bill vs. certifications.

Résumé lines to adapt

• Led physical security for a team of [number] personnel, achieving [measurable result] under tight deadlines.
• Applied access control to manage equipment and resources valued at $[amount] with zero loss or discrepancies.
• Improved incident response, reducing [time, cost, or errors] by [percent] across [scope].

Replace the brackets with your real numbers. Never include classified details. Full résumé guide

Research pay

Compare pay and job outlook for Security Manager and Law Enforcement in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook ↗.

Your whole career counts

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