What military job coincides with my current career path as a DOE Nuclear Security Police Officer with a TS clearance?

SPC Mason Dible — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:55:24 -0400

Looking for some insight and advice. I’m looking into re-enlisting into the Pennsylvania Army National Guard to achieve my retirement benefits. I’m currently a DOE Nuclear Security Police Officer with a TS clearance. I’m looking for a military job set that coincides with my current career path and I’m not sure which direction to go. MP? CBRN?

ANY insight and/or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Response by 1SG Jacob Brannan made Jul 20 at 2021 2:30 PM

1SG Jacob Brannan — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:30:20 -0400

What's your career goal? That's probably the most important piece of information for anyone wanting to give you advice/mentorship.

Response by SSG Dale London made Jul 20 at 2021 3:18 PM

SSG Dale London — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:18:05 -0400

The Air Force Security Police have an MOS specifically for guards of nuclear material (warheads, etc). I don't know about security clearance but the guards do have to pass the Personnel Reliability Program which is every bit as strenuous as an SBI.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2021 3:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:42:39 -0400

There's really not one in the Army. No security job is going to require a TS and as I understand, your current job doesn't require handling of CBRN materials.

You could be an MP and that's probably the closest to your current job. Another choice is CID, which is law enforcement and does require a TS, so you could put your clearance to work for you. But honestly you'll probably have more opportunities for schools and promotions in the PANG if you enlist as an 11B since they have an Infantry Division there.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2021 3:43 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:43:16 -0400

If your trying to stay involved in Nuclear Security your best bet may be in the Air National Guard or Reserves Security Forces. https://www.goang.com/careers/law-enforcement-and-security/security-forces.html

Security Forces

The largest career field in the Air National Guard is Security Forces. These highly trained individuals are there to protect, defend, and fight, if necessary. A career as a Security Forces Specialist requires extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics. Whether at your home unit or when overseas, you'll patrol, ensuring the safety and security of base weapons, property, and personnel. You'll conduct investigations into on-base...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2021 8:03 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:03:29 -0400

Cbrn would be a good one, you can go many different directions with it and some of the certs at higher ranks might help you out too. It's not the most glorious mo's (be ready to be in operations hell if you're not in a CBRN element) but it covers a wide area with many different skillsets, and can be very rewarding when you actually get to do your job.

Response by SPC Steven Depuy made Jul 21 at 2021 2:17 PM

SPC Steven Depuy — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:17:45 -0400

Biggest mistake of my life getting out of the PANG. After my 3 years of active Army, I did 3 years in the PANG. Got frustrated because I was not working in my MOS and got out. If I had stayed in for 14 more years, doing a weekend a month and 2 weeks in the summer, I would have a pension shortly having just turned 62. One of a few life regrets I had, like not staying in the Army for 17 more years, and then been drawing retirement pay the past 24 years since I went in at 17. Hope you find something that works, but even if its not an exact fit, its worth it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2021 10:20 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 22:20:25 -0400

Your not really going to find a job like that. I was a security contractor for Duke Energy at a power plant. A lot of military just don't translate. Especially one like years. You would be better off staying infantry.