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Military Security Specialists
Median Salary
62,681
Workforce Count
27,669
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Security specialists in the Military protect and defend. They conduct risk/vulnerability assessments, analyze crime, and recommend appropriate courses of action to eliminate conditions conducive to terrorism, espionage, sabotage, wrongful destruction, malicious damage, theft, and pilferage. Law enforcement specialists that focus on security require a breadth of knowledge in weapon systems, antiterrorism, law enforcement, defense, and combat arms.
What is the work environment like?
Security specialists in the military work both indoors and outdoors depending on their assignment. They may work outdoors while conducting investigations or patrolling facilities.
How many people have this role in the Military?
27,669
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$50,437
2 Years
$68,582
6 Years
$93,469
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Security specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Military/civil laws and jurisdiction
- Investigation and evidence collection procedures and techniques
- Arrest and physical restraint techniques
- Self-defense and use of firearms
- Crime scene processing
- Interpersonal communications skills
- Search/restraint and custody/control procedures
- Crime prevention
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
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Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Facilities Planning and Management
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
No data available for this section.
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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