Military Police

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Law enforcement patrols
• Interview witnesses, victims and suspects in investigations
• Crime scene security and processing
• Arrest and charge criminal suspects

Requirements

Job training for military police requires 20 weeks of One Station Unit Training and on-the-job instruction in police methods. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Benefits

In the Army, qualified students (Soldiers and their Spouses) can earn full tuition, including merit-based scholarships and grants to pursue higher education degrees while in service.

• Housing & Lodging: additional compensation for housing/lodging costs for yourself and immediate family members (Basic Allowance for Housing). Rates available at https://shorturl.at/ajnsT.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: TRICARE Health Plan provides medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; active-duty members receive medical and dental care at no cost; family can receive services at little or no cost.
• Comprehensive Dental Care: annual dental check-ups, cleanings, and treatments.
• Vision Coverage: routine eye examinations and potential discounts on eyewear or corrective surgery.
• Health & Wellness Programs: preventive health programs, counseling services, fitness resources.
• Maternity and Paternity Benefits: comprehensive prenatal, labor, postnatal care; maternity and paternity leave.
• Long-term Care: resources and programs that assist with long-term health needs or disabilities.
• Mental Health Services: counseling, therapy, and other mental health resources.
• Specialized Medical Training: depending on your role, you may receive specialized medical training to treat and manage various health situations.
• Education Benefits:
  • GI Bill Scholarship: 4 years of full-time tuition, books,