Description
Military Police perform assigned military law enforcement duties to uphold the criminal justice system, maintain good order and discipline, and support the installation commander's law enforcement and security requirements. Typical installation billets include foot and motorized patrol, traffic management and accident investigator, crime prevention/physical security specialist, patrolman, SRT member, patrol supervisor, watch commander, training chief, services chief, operations chief, and provost sergeant. Typical MARFORRES LE Battalion billets include fire team member/leader, squad leader, platoon sergeant, training chief, operations chief.
Core Skills
- physical security operations
- access control and badging procedures
- incident response and reporting
- investigative interviewing and evidence handling
- patrol operations and surveillance
- risk assessment and vulnerability identification
- security policy enforcement
- traffic and crowd control
- use-of-force decision making
- report writing and documentation
- radio and dispatch communications
- training and mentoring junior personnel
- customer service and conflict de-escalation
- coordination with emergency services
- basic digital evidence awareness
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- 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 Marine Corps 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.