Royal Military Police Soldier - Reserve
Adjutant General’s Corps
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When you join the Royal Military Police (RMP), you'll also be a soldier, which means you get to travel worldwide, get great qualifications and have a varied and interesting job.
Policing is a very important job in the Armed Forces. The Royal Military Police (RMP) uphold law within the Army, in the UK and abroad. As a member of the Army's policing team, you'll get to travel the world and support operations. It all starts with first-class training – first as a soldier and then in policing. When you finish, you'll be promoted to Lance Corporal. You'll know how to gather evidence and look after detainees. What's more, you can take specialist courses and qualifications. These are recognised by the civilian police. That means a great CV and an exciting future.
Key Responsibilities
Get promotion to Lance Corporal on completion of Phase 2 Training.
Deploy on operations.
Work in varied locations in the UK and abroad.
Gain level 3 diploma in Defence Knowledge of Policing and Home Office-approved policing qualifications.
Undertake a wide variety of soldiering and military police specialist courses.
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Reserve (part time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 17 years & 9 months to 42 years & 6 months
Qualifications:
GCSE Grade A–C / 9-4, or Scottish National A-C, in at least English Language and Maths (or Level 2 literacy and numeracy equivalent).
You must also pass Advanced Police disclosure checks (criminal records and background checks)
You must be in policing already to apply to be a Special Investigations Branch Reserve.
Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Army Reserve standards
Mid Thigh Pull: 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw: 2m 70cm
MSFT (beep test): Level 5 shuttle 8
Training for the role
Step 1
You start Basic Training, this consists of two main courses and some online training packages. You can book on the courses to fit around your daily life, so it could take you several months to finish your basic training.
Module 1: Foundation Training. 5 alternate residential weekends Fri - Sun at an Army training centre OR a nine-day residential course.
Module 2: Battlecamp. 15-day residential course at an Army training establishment. You will learn fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, fitness training, qualities of a soldier, military knowledge, Battlefield casualty drills, individual health and education. This will culminate with a Passing Off Parade which your family and friends can attend to celebrate your success.
Step 2
The next stage is the two-week Military Police Course for Reservists. This is held at the Defence School of Policing and Guarding, where you learn about police duties, investigations, handling evidence, military law and more. When you finish, you’ll be promoted to Lance Corporal and wear a red beret. National Reservists get at least 19 days’ training per year. If you serve locally, it’s 27 days.
Reservists get bonuses for completing training each year and annual pay rises.
Qualifications you could get after training
Full UK driving licence
Home Office-approved police qualifications
Pay & benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £63.27 in training and once you're a Private and increasing as you rise through the ranks. 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.
How to Apply
When you decide to apply, your local unit will help you through the process - you don't need to wait until you've finished Army Assessment to get involved.
To join, you have to apply online. The application process will take some time, but you can also ring the unit you're interested in joining - the team there will help often invite you to join them for drill nights, and you'll get support for your application.