Overview

As a member of the military, Military Police enforce 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

- Support CAF missions by providing policing and operational support
- Investigate and report incidents involving military or criminal offenses
- Develop and apply crime prevention measures to protect military communities against criminal acts
- Coordinate tasks related to persons held in custody (including military detainees and prisoners of war)
- Provide security at selected Canadian embassies around the world
- Provide service to the community through conflict mediation, negotiation, dispute resolution, public relations and victim assistance
- Perform other policing duties, such as traffic control, traffic-accident investigation, emergency response, and liaison with Canadian, allied and other foreign police forces

Work environment

All Canadian citizens are entitled to the same rights, privileges and protection under Canadian law, and Military Police are qualified to provide these services to the same standard as every other Canadian police service. Military Police routinely work within the civilian criminal and military justice systems, and are recognized 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 provide around-the-clock service to the military community in Canada or around the world, including areas of armed conflict or natural disaster. Most Military Police members work outdoors, on foot or in a vehicle, or in an office setting to take statements or complete documentation.

Career paths

If you chose 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

The minimum required education to apply for this position is graduation from an approved program at a post-secondary institution. For a list of approved programs, please contact your local recruiter.

Following the initial screening, eligible candidates will complete career orientation and aptitude assessment at a Military Police Assessment Centre to ensure that you have a realistic view of the Military Police occupation and the potential to succeed.





A valid provincial driver’s licence is also required.

The ideal candidate will already have a college diploma in Law and Security Administration, Police Foundations or similar program from a recognised Canadian community college, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the training criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training. Foreign education may be accepted.

Training

The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.

Military Police attend the Military Police Academy in Borden, Ontario. Over a six-month period, they will learn the basics of Canadian civilian and military law, investigative techniques, and acquire skills necessary to perform daily Military Police functions.

Military Police 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 management
- Drug investigator
- Aircraft security specialist
- Sexual assault and fraud investigations
- Clandestine lab investigator
- Homicide investigator
- Evasive anti-terror driving
- Strategic intelligence analysis
- Cybercrime investigative technique

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

- Interview techniques
- Information security investigation specialist
- Criminal investigator
- Counter-human intelligence specialist
- Surveillance operator
- Officer safety instructor
- Senior police administration
- Use-of-force instructor

Part time options

The role of the Primary Reserve Military Police (PRes MP) is to augment Regular Force field platoons. These field platoons are designated to maintain high readiness in order to assist with both domestic and foreign operations. This includes providing aid to civil authorities during national emergencies and deploying in support of NATO and United Nations peacekeeping missions. When not deployed, field units support local brigade units during military exercises and local functions.





Applicants should be physically fit and able to work both independently and in small teams when required. They must possess confidence and strong communication skills. In addition, applicants must be capable of working in all weather conditions and adapting to rapid changes in pace and environment. The Primary Reserve Military Police are not credentialed police officers; rather, they are a close support combat unit with skills that align with those of combat arms units.

- The minimum required education to apply for this position is Grade 11.
- Permanent residence in Canada for minimum 3 years and have started a Canadian citizenship application.
- Preferred but not required valid Provincial Driver’s Licence.

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Basic Military Qualification (BMQ)

- Can be completed during the summer (minimum 5 weeks required)
- Can also be completed over 12 weekends (Friday 19:00 hrs to Sunday 17:00 hrs) during the fall or winter

(Course duration and material subject to change based on training facility and requirements)

Basic Occupational Qualification Training

- Conducted during the summer months only
- Duration of 8+ weeks

(Course duration and material subject to change based on requirements and operational tempo)

Available Specialty Training

- Close Protection Team
- Regular Force Credential Qualification
- Air Marshal
- Cold Weather Operator

Available Advanced Training

- Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ)
- Intermediate Leadership Program (ILP)

Note: These courses are only available to members who have completed all mandatory training requirements

Terms of Service (TOS)

Service in the Reserve Force is entirely voluntary and does not require a fixed TOS. However, the ideal candidate should be prepared to commit to approximately 3–4 years. The Reserve Force training process can take up to two years for applicants to reach Occupational Functional Point (OFP). Following qualification, members are expected to serve an additional two years in an official capacity as trained soldiers.

When tasked or deployed, Military Police Reservists provide around-the-clock service to the military community in Canada and abroad, including in areas affected by armed conflict or natural disasters. Most members work outdoors, either on foot or in vehicles, as well as in office settings where they take statements and complete documentation.

If you choose a part-time career with a Reserve Military Police unit, there is no requirement to relocate; however, positions are typically offered to applicants who live within 100 km of the unit. Upon completion of all required training, members may submit their names to volunteer for short-term taskings or deployed missions, if available. Military Police Reservists are generally required to train one evening per week and participate in confirmation training three to four times per year, including weekend and summer exercises.

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