Army 11B · enlisted
11B to Civilian Careers: Infantryman
Leads and operates in high-pressure security and public-safety roles — protecting people and property, responding to emergencies, conducting patrols, and managing risk and small teams under stress.
Civilian careers this maps to
Where 11B experience goes.
Civilian occupations your Infantryman background translates to (matched via the U.S. Department of Labor O*NET military crosswalk).
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officer
O*NET 33-3051.00Security Guard
O*NET 33-9032.00Correctional Officer / Jailer
O*NET 33-3012.00Construction Laborer
O*NET 47-2061.00What it pays
Civilian salary range.
$76,290
median / year · Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officer
National figures, BLS OEWS 2024. Your pay depends on location, employer, and experience.
Beat the resume scanner
Keywords recruiters screen for.
Applicant tracking systems scan for these terms on a Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officer resume. Make sure the ones that match your service are on yours — in plain civilian language.
Resume bullets to start from
Example Infantryman bullets.
Starting points drawn from real O*NET task statements — edit them and add your own numbers (people led, equipment value, response times). The builder translates the rest of your service automatically.
- Maintained public order and protected people and property by responding rapidly to emergencies and security incidents
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect intrusion, ensuring the security of personnel, facilities, and equipment
- Monitored and controlled entry and departure of personnel and visitors to guard against theft and unauthorized access
- Investigated suspicious persons, disturbances, and alarms, documenting findings in detailed written incident reports
- Rendered first aid and life-saving care to injured personnel until medical professionals assumed control of the scene
- Directed and coordinated small teams during high-stress operations, maintaining accountability of personnel and equipment
- Operated screening and detection equipment to prevent prohibited items from entering restricted or secured areas
- Assessed risks and made rapid decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments to protect lives and critical assets
Certifications that help
Civilian credentials.
- State Peace Officer / POST Certification
- State Security Guard License (Armed/Unarmed)
- CPR & First Aid (AHA)
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- OSHA 10/30
FAQ
11B questions, answered.
Turn your 11B experience into a civilian resume.
Answer a few questions in plain words — we translate the military language and format it so a recruiter (and their resume scanner) actually reads it.
By Christion Calegon, veteran & founder of GetVetsHired. Last updated June 2026.
Sources: O*NET Military Crosswalk — 11B, O*NET — Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers 33-3051.00, BLS OEWS — Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers (median wage), BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Police and Detectives. Career data from the U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET) and BLS.
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