Marine Corps MOS · Support
5811 Military Police
Overview
Military Police perform assigned military law enforcement duties to uphold the criminal justice system, maintain good order and discipline, and support installation law enforcement and security requirements. Typical installation billets include foot and motorized patrol, traffic management, accident investigation, crime prevention or physical security specialist, patrol supervisor, watch commander, and SRT member.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
- customer service and conflict de-escalation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
What the Work Involves
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Related Occupations
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Bailiffs
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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