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MOS MA(MASTER-AT-ARMS) — MA (MASTER-AT-ARMS) in Civilian Terms

Civilian equivalent: Security Officer / Law Enforcement Officer / Physical Security Specialist / Loss Prevention Manager

What this experience means to an employer

Master-at-Arms personnel bring proven law enforcement and physical security expertise directly transferable to protecting government facilities, personnel, and critical assets in high-stakes environments. Their experience managing access control, conducting investigations, and responding to security incidents reduces organizational risk and ensures compliance with federal security standards. In GovCon contexts, these professionals are well-suited to support DoD, DHS, or federal agency contracts requiring cleared security staff with documented use-of-force training and operational discipline.

Core skills

Physical security operations and access control enforcement Criminal investigations and evidence collection Use of force and de-escalation techniques Detention and corrections facility management Surveillance systems operation and monitoring Emergency response planning and execution Firearms qualification and weapons handling Compliance with federal law enforcement regulations and ROE

Cleared career relevance

Many Security Officer / Law Enforcement Officer / Physical Security Specialist / Loss Prevention Manager positions in the defense and government-contracting sector require an active security clearance — an area where transitioning MA(MASTER-AT-ARMS) talent is already a strong fit. Cleared2Hire matches your military record to cleared roles and translates it for employers automatically.

See cleared roles that match Security Officer / Law Enforcement Officer / Physical Security Specialist / Loss Prevention Manager