| Job Title : |
Police officer |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Law Enforcement, National Guard, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
A National Guard military police officer helps handle crimes committed on National Guard property or involving National Guard personnel. Plus, the military police is responsible for enforcing National Guard laws and property, controlling traffic, responding to emergencies and providing support in combat zones by conducting area security, intelligence operations, internment and resettlement, and related operations. The duties of a military police officer include:
Patrolling military sites on foot or by car or boat
Interviewing suspects and witnesses during a crime investigation
Collecting evidence
Arresting suspects
Training and working with police dogs
Guarding military sites and controlling traffic
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a members civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard police officer should:
Be interest in law enforcement and crime prevention
Remain calm in stressful situations
Think and react quickly |
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