Summary
- Different Star Trek Security Chiefs handle their roles with varying levels of success, given the dangerous aliens and anomalies they face.
- The role of Security Chief has evolved over time, becoming one of the most important positions on a starship and often filled by a main cast member.
- The best Chiefs of Security in Star Trek are characterized by their unique skill sets, whether it be martial arts prowess, tactical innovation, or keen observation skills.
Working in security on a Federation starship or space station is not an easy task, and different Star Trek Security Chiefs handle the job with varying levels of success. The galaxy is full of dangerous aliens and mysterious anomalies, and Starfleet security officers must do their best to be prepared for any threat. While the Chief of Security is often skilled in hand-to-hand fighting, they must also be able to sniff out potential threats and have a mind for combat tactics. Though not every security chief mans the ship's weapons stations, some do serve as the chief tactical officer as well.
Starfleet Officers must be prepared to encounter all manner of dangers in their mission to explore strange new worlds, and the security team usually serves as the first line of defense. Star Trek: The Original Series' USS Enterprise did not have a prominent Chief of Security, which might explain why so many red shirt-wearing officers lost their lives on TOS. By the time of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the Security Chief became one of the most important positions on the ship and the character who fills the position is usually a member of the main cast. Here are 11 of the best (and not so great) Chiefs of Security in Star Trek.
