31B Military Police - Police Officer

Have 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. Roles & Duties MPs support battlefield operations through circulation control, area security, prisoner of war operations, civilian internee operations, and law and order operations. They also support the peacetime Army community by protecting critical resources, implementing crime prevention programs, and preserving law and order. Law enforcement patrols Interview witnesses, victims, and suspects in investigations Crime scene security and processing Arrest and charge criminal suspects Skills You’ll Learn Basic warrior skills and use of firearms Military/civil laws and jurisdiction Investigating and collecting evidence Traffic and crowd control Arrest and restraint of suspects Helpful Skills Interest in law enforcement Ability to make quick decisions Ability to remain calm under heavy duress Ability to interact well with people Training Military Police training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, and on-the-job instruction. Training includes classroom study and field practice. Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000 for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Estimated earnings between $200 and $250 per drill weekend Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr DC Army National Guard