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How much do body armor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for body armor in Minnesota is $37.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.27 and $47.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a body armor?

A Body Armor job typically involves the design, testing, manufacturing, or distribution of protective gear, such as bulletproof vests and tactical plates, used by military personnel, law enforcement, and security professionals. Responsibilities may include researching new materials, ensuring compliance with safety standards, or working in production to fabricate protective equipment. Some roles also involve sales and customer support for clients seeking high-quality body armor solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the body armor position, and why are they important?

To thrive in the body armor manufacturing field, individuals need a strong understanding of materials science, quality assurance, and technical design, often supported by an engineering or manufacturing background. Proficiency with CAD design software, ballistic testing equipment, and relevant safety or ISO certifications is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are important soft skills. These qualifications ensure the production of safe, reliable protective equipment that meets industry and client standards.

What are the typical challenges faced by professionals working in the body armor industry?

Professionals in the body armor field often encounter challenges such as keeping up with evolving safety standards, rigorous product testing requirements, and balancing protection performance with weight and comfort. Meeting tight production deadlines while ensuring strict quality and compliance can also be demanding. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—like researchers, designers, and regulatory experts—is crucial to develop and refine products. However, these challenges provide valuable experience and opportunities for growth within a dynamic, innovative environment focused on saving lives.

Infographic showing various Body Armor job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $77,863 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

POLICE OFFICER (T32 Indefinite)

US Department of the Air Force

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

$55K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
UNIT: 133RD
LOCATION: ST PAUL, MN
SELECTING OFFICIAL: SMSgt Lance Halverson (612) 713-2004
AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
Appointment is subject to 2 year trial period IAW EO 14284
Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position and you may be rendered disqualified.
MILITARY GRADES: E-1 to E-7
Your rank must be included in your application.
Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment.
GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: At least 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills. The primary purpose of Police Work, is to lead, manage, and perform security force activities in direct support of the United States Nuclear Enterprise; weapon systems and physical security; law and order; military working dog; combat arms; and area security operations. The work directs the control and operations of firing ranges; and inspects, repairs, and maintains ground weapons. Enforce laws, maintains law and order, preserves the peace, and protects life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of military installations. Must qualify, acknowledge and agree to the selective factors IAW NGB 0083 Occupational series.
Position Series and AFSC require routine access to Secret material or similar environment; therefore, award and retention of AFSC 3P0X1, completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) according to AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, are mandatory.
Experience requirements: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description
Conditions of Employment continued:
  • The incumbent must wear a DAF Police Officer uniform as identified in the DAF Police AFI and required to meet dress and appearance standards when supporting non-DoD agencies IAW the AFI. Dual Status technicians, military uniform will be worn at the discretion of the SFS commander.
  • Must wear approved protective clothing such as body armor/ballistic plates, helmets, personal protective equipment, coats, boots, traffic vests and/or chemical protective equipment, (e.g.,respirator mask).
  • Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate all security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
  • Subject to duty position evaluation on a pass/fail standard in accordance with AFI 36-2646,Security Forces Training and Standardization Evaluation Programs.11. Must pass formal law enforcement training school as determined by NGB/A4 and obtain DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification.
  • Incumbent is required to obtain first responder training/certifications in CPR techniques, self-aid buddy care, and first aid on the job and maintain annually.
  • Ability to employ 'infantry/SWAT' small unit tactics involving fire and maneuver, with rapid advancing movement between defensive positions, while wearing protective gear for extended periods of time, (e.g., Employing "Active Shooter" response tactics and techniques as a member of a small team is required).
  • The incumbent must obtain and maintain qualifications and/or certifications as identified by the hiring official of all equipment and tools necessary to safely perform the duties of the position.
  • Must complete the following duty position evaluations (DPEs) within the first two years of employment and be successfully re-evaluated in accordance with standards listed in AFI 36-2646,Security Forces Training and Standardization Evaluation Program. The DPE qualifications must occur in this order; (1) Installation Entry Controller, (2) Patrolman/Security Response Team, (3) Alarm Monitor and (4) Base Defense Operations Center Controller/Dispatcher.
  • This position does not meet the definition of law enforcement officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverage as LEO for purposes of the Federal Employment Retirement System-Base Annuity 1A W 5CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.
  • The incumbent of this position is required to meet certain physical requirements and is required to provide a copy of their current AF Form 422 or AF Form 469 annually.
  • To qualify for this series, a current physical and a cleared drug test are mandatory.
  • A copy of the signed conditions of employment will be provided to all employees and their supervisors; additionally, the original will be placed in the official personnel file.
Education:EDUCATION: Must possess the specialized experience requirements as listed. No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at GS-6 and above.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Employment Type: OTHER