31B Military Police - Police Officer

Job Description 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. Job Duties Law enforcement patrols Interview witnesses, victims, and suspects in investigations Crime scene security and processing Arrest and charge criminal suspects Some Of The 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 Earn While You Learn In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Training Job training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction, including practice in police methods. Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement 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 Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr DC Army National Guard