101 - 31P Security Forces Officer with Capt Johnny Jopling

Imagine being in charge of protecting nuclear weapons and 50+ 18-24 year olds armed to the teeth with only six months of training. According to Capt Johnny Jopling, just another day for the Security Forces Officer in the world’s greatest Air Force.
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[@thomasryan2679]

I got K9 right after tech school and served 4 years. My captain was a pilot washout who was dumped into Security Forces. We always got officers who failed sophisticated training.

[@zacharynorman5862]

Thanks for the video! I am prior enlisted navy I just started the application process to be an Air Force Security Officer this video helped a lot.

[@airforceofficerpodcast]

glad you found it helpful!

[@doccoach8328]

You guys really turned back time for this 79-year-old Strategic Air Command (Combat Defense Force/security) veteran from the 60’s, and I sincerely that you for that!

[@airforceofficerpodcast]

good ol' SAC. i guess much of what you experienced still exists in some form. glad you enjoyed the interview!

[@scootertooter6874]

10 years as a 31P (1997-07)...and it was VERY good to me...lots of good folks.

[@airforceofficerpodcast]

it’s a great and underrated career field.

[@coralcovert8569]

Are there different job responsibilities for being an enlisted in security forces compared to a security forces officer? And if so, what are they?

[@josh_sulli985]

I like how the Capt brought up he has a friend who was prior-e maintenance and commissioned as a 31P, is there anyway I can try and get in contact with that individual? I’m currently a crew chief and halfway through my bachelor’s in emergency management so I’ve been looking at becoming a SF officer.

[@airforceofficerpodcast]

send an email to [e-mail] and we'll forward it to Jonny.

[@RealCraigMac]

Any updates on that certification? 25:10

[@nevermisled3244]

Any tips you guys I ended up getting security forces because that was just what was in demand in my area and I’m tryna leave how many classes do you think I can take? Considering the long hrs I’ll work.

[@airforceofficerpodcast]

are you trying to become an officer?

[@nevermisled3244]

@@airforceofficerpodcast Yessir I wanna be a nuclear engineer physicist.

[@thomasryan2679]

I enlisted into security guard forces thinking it would give me an advantage to become a future police officer. Our city PD does not consider guarding parked aircraft, ammo dumps, or missiles police work. Checking ID cards at gates is like pumping gas. Meant nothing to Applicant Investigations. OSI or CID might helo, not being a road guard.

[@Peepeeold]

are the security forces opportunities like k9 only available to enlisted or officer as well

[@airforceofficerpodcast]

K9 is an enlisted only career field.

[@forwhatitsworth9958]

I want to be a Security Forces officer in the Reserves. I have my degree. I’m prior enlisted. Where do I go from here?

[@airforceofficerpodcast]

contact an AFReserve recruiter: afreserve.com/security-forces-officer

[@forwhatitsworth9958]

Thank you for the link!