Employment Prospects
Employers
Military police are employed by the U.S. government in various military branches. More than 1.2 million active duty personnel served in the armed forces as of February 2024, including military police. Protective service personnel across the military branches serve in the Army, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Navy, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard.
Starting Out
Contact a military recruiter for more information on entering the armed forces and to learn more about military police careers. To start out in any branch, you will need to pass physical and medical tests, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery exam, and basic training. Visit https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces for recruiting office locations.
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