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<p>Military Police General Duty personnel are initially employed in the 1st Military Police Battalion. Subsequent postings are based upon the service need, career development needs and individual preferences.</p>

<p>Military Police serve within Army, Tri-Service and Special Operations units domestically and internationally. Military Police are employed in support of most major bases within Australia. Principal employment locations on completion of initial employment training are Darwin, Townsville and Brisbane. After gaining experience you may have the opportunity to be located in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne as well as regional locations across Australia.</p>

You will be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

Training

Your starting salary

Trained

Your salary once trained

In the Army you'll get paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications; and your pay increases as you progress through training.<br><br>In addition to your salary you'll receive a variety of allowances, extra pay for relevant qualifications – plus 16.4% superannuation, a far higher rate than you're likely to find in the civilian world.

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<p>Take on a high-tempo security role like no other in the Military Police. Uphold law and order and progress your career by specialising as a dog handler, working in forensics or becoming a tactical bodyguard.</p>
<div class="p"><strong>What you'll do:</strong></div>
<p>As a Military Police member, you'll maintain law and provide specialist security across a variety of Australian Defence Force activities including high-threat situations. Once trained, you will conduct general policing tasks within field, barracks and operational environments. These general policing tasks include:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Security and protection of personnel</li>
    <li>Identification and management of crime prevention and deterrence</li>
    <li>Traffic control</li>
    <li>Maintenance of general law and order</li>
    <li>Asset Protection including buildings and critical infrastructure</li>
</ul>
<p>Military Police is a combat support role, however, it's fast-paced and will position you close to the action.</p>
<div class="p"><strong>Training and Progression</strong></div>
<p>You don't need any prior policing experience to join. You'll learn everything you need to know about policing through your Initial Employment Training (IET). Upon completion, your first posting will likely be to the 1st Military Police Battalion where you'll undertake a General Duties policing role to further develop your skills and experience.</p>
<p>A General Duties role involves combat policing and will also see you stationed outside of the barracks. You will conduct training exercises and operations in the field environment, where you are likely to work with and in support of other Army Corps.</p>
<p>Once you have honed your policing skills through a General Duties role you may have the opportunity to transfer to a Tri-service unit where you will operate alongside Navy and Air Force. This role involves enforcement, investigation and discipline maintenance within a Tri-service barracks environment.</p>
<p>After gaining experience as a General Duties Military Police member and  demonstrating suitability, you may have the opportunity to specialise in the following fields:</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Australian Defence Force Investigators (ADFI)</strong> - Conduct high level police investigations, both domestically and internationally, work with civilian investigative authorities and even apply trained forensic skills to collect evidence.</li>
    <li><strong>Military Working Dog Handling</strong> - Partner with a highly trained Military Police Dog to undertake a range of tasks such as tracking, crowd control and the apprehension of threats.</li>
    <li><strong>Close Personnel Protection (CPPO)</strong> - Provide close tactical protection to VIPs - these are the personal bodyguards of the Army.</li>
</ul>
<p>Each specialisation involves comprehensive training and is offered based on individual preference, suitability and Army capability requirements.</p>
<div class="p"><strong>Additional Information</strong></div>
<p>As a member of the Military Police, you'll have the opportunity to connect with indigenous cultures, communicate across cultural barriers and interact with the local populace.</p>
<p>Your role may involve accessing sensitive personal information as part of your police duties, including investigations. Military Police are expected to enforce the law whilst maintaining the highest professional standards and integrity at all times.</p>
<p>As a Military Police member, you'll develop a set of unique policing skills and gain world-class training in law enforcement and security. This military policing capability cannot be transferred into a state or federal police qualification. However, this high-tempo role will build your confidence, decision making abilities and help you lead a small team in both a field and barracks environment.</p>
<p>Not many jobs can give you the sense of pride that comes from serving your country and providing support to communities in need, both here and overseas. Take on this role if you're after great benefits, strong friendships and a law enforcement job with a real difference.</p>
<div class="p"><strong>In-service Information</strong></div>
<div class="p">Employment Category Number (ECN): <strong>315</strong></div>
<div class="p">Employment Category: <strong>Combat Support</strong></div>

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Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Generous superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 4.9% over the Australian standard

Help to buy a home, a subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Free medical and dental for you, and subsidised healthcare for you and your family

Fully paid training

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