Description
Commands or assists commander of a military police, physical security, correctional, or criminal investigation unit or activity. In command and staff role, plans, coordinates, and directs military police or physical security activities within a command or activity; directs or supervises the administration and operation of confinement and correctional facilities and hospital prisoner wards within a command; or supervises and administers the development and operation of an ongoing criminal investigation program.
Core Skills
- law enforcement leadership
- security policy development
- criminal investigations management
- corrections and detention operations
- physical security planning
- incident command and response
- risk assessment and threat analysis
- interagency and community coordination
- training program development
- reporting and legal documentation
- resource and personnel management
- strategic and operational planning
- ethics and compliance oversight
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Correctional Officer (CCO)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Security Supervisor (CSS)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.