Military Police Officer

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization is seeking individuals for the role of Military Police Officer. In this position, officers will manage patrols, administer operations, and conduct investigations both in Canada and abroad. Applicants must have a university degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong leadership skills. After training, officers will be equipped with specialized skills to support military missions and enhance security operations.

Benefits

Medical and dental care

Paid education options

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must complete basic officer training.
• University degree preferred in a relevant field.
• Ability to pass aptitude assessments.
• Willingness to move for postings.

Responsibilities

• Manage military police patrols.
• Administer police operations.
• Conduct investigations and interviews.
• Provide security advice to senior authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Security Operations

Investigation Techniques

Crisis Management

Education

University degree in criminal justice

Job description

Overview

As a member of the military, Military Police Officers lead teams of Military Police members in enforcing laws and regulations on Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) establishments in Canada and abroad. They serve the entire CAF community including Regular and Reserve Force members, civilian employees, cadets and family members.

Responsibilities

• Manage military police patrols
• Administer police operations
• Supervise crime scene management
• Conduct investigations and interviews
• Manage investigations
• Administer police programs
• Administer security programs
• Provide police and security advice to senior authorities

Work environment

All Canadian citizens are entitled to the same rights, privileges and protection under Canadian law, and Military Police Officers are qualified to provide these services to the same standard as every other Canadian police service. Military Police Officers work routinely within the civilian criminal and military justice systems, and are recognised as peace officers in the Criminal Code of Canada. With over 1,250 full-time members, they form one of the largest police forces in Canada. Military Police Officers provide around-the-clock service to the military community in Canada or around the world, including areas of armed conflict or natural disaster. The majority of a Military Police Officer's work will be working indoors in an office setting, but working conditions will vary depending on the nature and the location of the services being provided.

Regular and Primary Reserve options

If you choose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment.

Entry plans

• Direct Entry Options
• Paid Education Options

As part of the application process, all candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be required to complete career orientation and an aptitude assessment at a Military Police Assessment Centre to ensure that they have a realistic view of the Military Police Officer occupation and the potential to succeed.

If you already have a university degree, preferably in a criminal justice-related field, the CAF will decide if your academic background matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required job training program following basic training. Basic training and military officer qualification training are required before being assigned.

Regular Officer Training Plan

Due to the requirement for CAF officers to obtain a university degree, the CAF will pay successful recruits to complete a bachelor degree program in the Royal Military College System. Recruits will receive full-time salary including medical and dental care, as well as vacation time with full pay in exchange for working in the CAF for a period of time. Typically, candidates enter the Canadian Military College System as an Officer Cadet where they study subjects relevant to both their military and academic career. In rare instances, based on the needs of the CAF, candidates may be approved to attend another Canadian University. A determination will be made on a case by case basis. If you are applying for this program, you must apply to the CAF and it is recommended to apply to other Canadian universities of your choice should you not be accepted for ROTP.

Training

After enrolment, you start basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, for 12 weeks. Topics covered include general military knowledge, the principles of leadership, regulations and customs of the CAF, basic weapons handling, and first aid. Opportunities will also be provided to apply such newly acquired military skills in training exercises involving force protection, field training, navigation and leadership. A rigorous physical fitness program is also a vital part of basic training. Basic officer training is provided in English or French and successful completion is a prerequisite for further training.

Following basic officer training, official second language training may be offered to you. Training could take from two to nine months to complete depending on your ability in your second language.

Common Army phase

After basic training, you will go to the Infantry School at the Combat Training Centre in Gagetown, New Brunswick. You will build upon the leadership training you received in basic officer training in addition to learning the skills required of all Combat Arms Soldiers, including more advanced weapons-handling, field-craft, and section-level tactics.

Military Police Officer Qualification course

This course is six months long and includes the following topics :

• Military police patrol management
• Police operations administration
• Crime scene management supervision
• Investigation and interview techniques
• Investigation management
• Police program administration
• Security programs administration
• Military police units in field operations command

Military Police Officers may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including :

• Criminal identification specialist
• Polygraph examiner
• Major crime investigator
• Crime scene manager
• Major case team commander
• Drug investigator
• Aircraft security specialist
• Sexual assault and fraud investigations
• Homicide investigation
• Forensic identification
• Undercover operative
• Close protection
• Army tactical operations
• Executive police development

As they progress in their career, Military Police Officers who demonstrate the required ability and potential will be offered advanced training. Available courses include :

• Information security investigation specialist
• Criminal investigator
• Counter-human intelligence specialist
• Surveillance operator
• Officer safety instructor
• Senior police administration

Part time options

This position is available for part-time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Reserve Force members usually serve part time at an Air Force Wing in their community, and may serve while going to school or working at a civilian job. They are paid during their training. They are not posted or required to do a military move. However, they can volunteer to move to another base. They may also volunteer for deployment on a military mission within or outside Canada.

Reserve Force members are trained to the same level as their Regular Force counterparts. They usually begin training with their home unit to ensure that they meet the required basic professional military standards. Following basic officer training, the home unit will arrange for specialized skills training. Military Police Officers train at the Combat Training Centre in Gagetown, New Brunswick and then complete their Military Police Officer Qualification course in Borden, Ontario.

Reserve Force members usually serve part-time with their home unit for scheduled evenings and weekends, although they may also serve in full-time positions at some units for fixed terms, depending on the type of work that they do. They are paid 92.8% of Regular Force rates of pay, receive a reasonable benefits package and may qualify to contribute to a pension plan.

Note: This description is provided for informational purposes and may be updated periodically.