Army MOS · Support
31Z Senior Military Police Sergeant
Overview
A Senior Military Police Sergeant supervises manning, training, equipping, and combat readiness at battalion or brigade level. The sergeant plans and manages operations supporting policing, corrections and detention, security and mobility, and criminal investigations while advising commanders on policing, resource security, and enlisted matters.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- law enforcement operations management
- security operations planning
- incident response coordination
- physical security and access control
- investigations oversight
- risk assessment and mitigation
- policy implementation and compliance
- training and development
- staff leadership and supervision
- resource and personnel management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Protection Professional (APP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Collection Management Professional: Fundamental (CCMP-F) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP)
- Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
- Physical Security Certification (PSC)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
- Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
- Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
- Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
- Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
Related Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 31Z. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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