MILITARY POLICE (ARMY)
OVERVIEW:
As a Military Police, you’ll protect peoples’ lives and property on Army installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. You’ll also control traffic, prevent crime, and respond to all emergencies. You’ll conduct force protection, anti-terrorism, area security, and police intelligence operations. You’ll also train in corrections and detention, investigations and mobility, and security around the world.
JOB DUTIES:
* Complete law enforcement patrols
* Interview witnesses, victims, and suspects in investigations
* Secure and process crime scenes
* Arrest and charge criminal suspects.
Requirements:
* Be between the ages of 17– 40.
* Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
* Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
* Submit to background and medical screening
* Receive a passing score on the ASVAB
TRAINING:
Job training for military police requires 19 weeks, 1 day of One Station Unit Training, and on-the-job instruction in police methods. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field. Advanced Individual Training is 9 weeks and 1 day at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Some of the skills you'll learn are:
* Basic warrior skills and use of firearms
* Military/civil laws and jurisdiction
* Investigating and collecting evidence
* Traffic and crowd control
* Arrest and restraint of suspect
HELPFUL SKILLS:
* Interest in law enforcement.
* Ability to make quick decisions.
* Ability to remain calm under heavy duress.
* Ability to interact well with people.
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