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Royal Military Police Officer - Reserve
As a Military Police Officer, you'll handle complex investigations. You'll lead your Platoon and see that justice is done, wherever you are in the world.
Starting day rate
£0
Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 17 years & 9 months old and 48 years & 11 months old at the time of your application.
Education
72 UCAS Points from at least two A-level passes (or equivalent qualification e.g. BTEC / Scottish Highers), and
35 ALIS points at GCSE (34 for SCEs) from seven GCSE/SCE subjects (including Grade C/4, Scottish National Grade C, in English, Maths and a science or a foreign language).
Also required to pass Provost Vetting (criminal records and background checks).
Need help?
Have any questions? Your local unit will help you through the process.
Step 1
All Army Reserve training is designed to fit in around your life and day job. You start with 12 weeks’ officer training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
Step 2
You progress on to the Military Police Officers’ course at the Defence School of Policing and Guarding, Southwick Park, Hampshire. During the two-week course you learn about police duties, investigations, handling evidence, military law and other aspects of policing. You’ll then be ready for your first posting as a RMP Platoon Commander. Further training in Close Protection and Serious Crime Investigation is available too.
Step 3
All Officers have the opportunity to gain civilian qualifications as a result of their training in the RMP. You can get accreditation by doing the Serious Crime Investigation Course and the Close Protection Course.
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £83.31 per day once you have passed Army Officer Selection and rising to £99.60 per day once you've commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
All Officers have the opportunity to gain civilian qualifications as a result of their training in the RMP
You can get accreditation by doing the Serious Crime Investigation Course and the Close Protection Course.