Military Police Officer (31B) – Army National Guard

About the role

Join the U.S. Army National Guard as a Military Police Officer (MOS 31B) and protect your community, state, and nation. You will enforce law and order, support battlefield operations, and provide critical security services both in peacetime and during deployments.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct law‑enforcement patrols and area security missions.
• Interview witnesses, victims, and suspects as part of investigations.
• Secure and process crime scenes, collect evidence, and prepare reports.
• Arrest, charge, and restrain criminal suspects.
• Provide traffic and crowd control during events and emergencies.

Required profile

• At least a junior in high school, a high‑school diploma, or a GED.
• Age between 17 and 35 years.
• Pass a physical examination and meet legal, moral, and citizenship standards.
• Willingness to enlist in the Army National Guard and complete required training.

Required skills

• Firearms handling
• Military and civilian law knowledge
• Evidence collection and preservation
• Traffic control
• Crowd control
• Arrest and restraint techniques

What we offer

• Paid training and a regular monthly paycheck.
• Montgomery GI Bill and federal/state tuition assistance.
• Retirement benefits, life insurance up to $400,000, and a 401(k)‑type savings plan.
• Student loan repayment program (up to $50,000) and health‑care benefits.
• VA home loan eligibility and potential bonuses.
• Drill‑weekend pay ranging from $200 to $250.