Marine Corps 0311 · enlisted
0311 to Civilian Careers: Rifleman
Operates and leads within small teams under pressure with disciplined weapons handling and constant security awareness — translating to civilian security, corrections, and law-enforcement work.
Civilian careers this maps to
Where 0311 experience goes.
Civilian occupations your Rifleman background translates to (matched via the U.S. Department of Labor O*NET military crosswalk).
Security Guard
O*NET 33-9032.00Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officer
O*NET 33-3051.00Correctional Officer / Jailer
O*NET 33-3012.00Private Detective & Investigator
O*NET 33-9021.00Transit & Railroad Police
O*NET 33-3052.00Transportation Security Screener
O*NET 33-9093.00What it pays
Civilian salary range.
$38,020
median / year · Security Guard
National figures, BLS OEWS / O*NET 2025. 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 Security Guard resume. Make sure the ones that match your service are on yours — in plain civilian language.
Resume bullets to start from
Example Rifleman 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.
- Patrolled commercial and industrial premises to detect and prevent signs of intrusion or theft
- Secured buildings by locking doors and gates at entrances and exits
- Answered alarms and investigated disturbances to protect personnel and property
- Monitored and authorized the entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and vehicles
- Responded to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid until responders arrived
- Wrote detailed reports documenting daily activities, irregularities, and security incidents
- Warned individuals of rule infractions and detained violators when necessary
- Contacted police or fire departments promptly during emergencies and escalating situations
Certifications that help
Civilian credentials.
- State Security Guard License (Unarmed)
- Armed Security Officer License / Firearms Permit
- POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training) Certification
- First Aid, CPR & AED Certification
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- Valid Driver's License
FAQ
0311 questions, answered.
Turn your 0311 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 — 0311, O*NET — Security Guards 33-9032.00, O*NET — Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers 33-3051.00, BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Security Guards. Career data from the U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET) and BLS.
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