Army National Guard: 31b Military Police – Police Officer

Job DescriptionHave you ever dreamed of making an impact?

How about serving your community, State, and Nation?

As a Military Police Officer for the Army National Guard, you’ll do all of these things by protecting, defending, and upholding the law.MPs support battlefield operations through circulation control, providing area security, conducting prisoner of war operations, supervising civilian internee operations, and carrying out law and order operations.

MPs also support the peacetime Army community by protecting critical resources, implementing crime prevention programs, and preserving law and order.Job DutiesLaw enforcement patrolsInterview witnesses, victims, and suspects in investigationsCrime scene security and processingArrest and charge criminal suspectsSome of the Skills You’ll LearnBasic warrior skills and use of firearmsMilitary/civil laws and jurisdictionInvestigating and collecting evidenceTraffic and crowd controlArrest and restraint of suspectsHelpful SkillsInterest in law enforcementAbility to make quick decisionsAbility to remain calm under heavy duressAbility to interact well with peopleThrough your training, you will develop the skills and experience necessary to enjoy a civilian career in police forces and security firms.Earn While You LearnInstead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train.

In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.Job training for Military Police consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction, including practice in police methods.

Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.Benefits/RequirementsBenefitsPaid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillFederal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)Health care benefits availableVA home loansBonuses, if applicableMost non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeRequirementsMilitary enlistment in the Army National GuardMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.Com for details)Requires military enlistment.

Programs and benefits are subject to change.

Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.Other Job InformationJob ID: 1420617ZIP Code: 934515000Job Category: Police and ProtectionAge Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 sherrif detective agent guard CO corrections officer