Military Police

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a competitive edge in your education and experience? Join the U.S. Army Reserve as a Military Police Officer (31B) . Serve part-time in the Newport News area and earn college benefits and experience in the Criminal Justice field.

Military police protect the lives and property on Army installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. They also control traffic, prevent crime and respond to all emergencies.


Job Duties:

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

Training:

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.

• 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
• Remain calm under heavy duress
• Ability to interact well with people

Future Civilian Careers:

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.

Requirements:

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you. If your ASVAB scores qualify, you will then undergo training and learn how to become a paralegal specialist. Our team is willing to help all who meet, or can meet, our criteria, which includes passing the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.

Earn Cash For In-Demand Jobs:

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties

This opportunity comes with:

• Competitive pay.
• Free medical care.
• Free housing and leadership development.
• You are also afforded the opportunity of up to $86,000 for college .

Eligibility:

• Must have an interest in joining the Army.
• 17 to 34 years old.
• Must be able to meet height/weight requirements *See calculator below. (-life/fitness-and- nutrition/components -of-fitness/body-composition.html).
• No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable).
• No history of a felony-level offense or DUI.
• No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service (please feel free to ask specific questions).

Interested?

• Reply to this job post ***AND***
• Text OB92 to GOARMY ***or*** visit (-AUTO-ACNP-BR-XXX-XX-XXX-MO-XX-X-BRC).