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31B Military Police - Police Officer

DC Army National Guard, Youngstown, OH, United States


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 will protect, defend, and uphold the law.

MPs support battlefield operations through circulation control, provide area security, conduct prisoner of war operations, supervise civilian internee operations, and carry out law and order operations. MPs also support the peacetime Army community by protecting critical resources, implementing crime prevention programs, and preserving law and order.

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 learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Military Police training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills, and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) plus on‑the‑job instruction, including classroom and field practice.

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

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