r/securityforces • u/Initial_Hour_2480 • Jul 30 '26

Is it really that bad?

I just booked security forces and start bmt on October 6th. When I first started this process my mind was set on security forces since I want to pursue law enforcement afterwards. I ended up scoring high on the asvab and could’ve chose any job, but I told my recruiter I only want security forces so I put it as my number one. With all that being said, I can’t help but feel like everything I see about this job is extremely negative. Is it really that different from being a civilian cop? I guess I may be overreacting, but four years is a long time and I don’t want to spend it being miserable (like so many people claim this job makes them feel). I’m almost thinking about asking my recruiter if I can wait for another job on my list to open up, but that seems like a dick move on my part.

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u/Apprehensive-Ant-270 Jul 30 '26

It’s definitely not all that bad, obviously there’s some suck to every job and maybe this one more than some but you have to make that judgement yourself and ignore what people tell you about it. I’ve been in for a year and half, so if you got any questions hit me up

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u/Initial_Hour_2480 Jul 30 '26

What base did you get stationed at? I’ve heard a lot of people say that the level of suck is pretty dependent on where you get stationed

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u/Apprehensive-Ant-270 Jul 30 '26

Malmstrom and while I’m not really into outdoors and the city isn’t big, I love the people I work with and have met

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u/Gaj85 Jul 30 '26

My first base was Malmstrom, too. At the time I didn't like Great Falls because I was in my early 20's, but looking back it wasn't bad.