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Marine Corps Police · Civilian careers

YOUR DRIVE. YOUR IMPACT.

Protect Marines, their families, and the places they call home. Build a civilian federal law enforcement career with purpose.

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ONE TEAM.ONE MISSION.

CIVILIAN SERVICE

FEDERAL CAREER

NATIONWIDE OPPORTUNITY

Protect those who protect America

THE PEOPLE. THE COMMITMENT.

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You don’t have to wear a military uniform to serve the Marine Corps.

As a Marine Corps Police Officer, you’ll protect Marines, their families, and their communities while building a federal career filled with purpose, pride, and balance.

Paid training at the Marine Corps Police Academy, a DOW POST and FLETA-accredited academy at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Competitive federal pay and benefits, including retirement, health, and life insurance
Opportunities for overtime, incentives, and career advancement
Serve a vital role protecting Marines and their families across installations nationwide
Gain valuable law enforcement experience and professional development in a respected federal program

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Special Reaction Team

Handle high-risk responses and tactical operations.

Working dog handler

Partner with K9s for patrol and detection missions.

Traffic & collision investigation

Keep installation roadways safe and conduct investigations.

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Career foundations

Built for your future.

Federal benefits

General Schedule pay, health and life insurance, paid leave, FERS retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

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Paid academy training

Develop your skills through the Marine Corps Police Academy at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

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Specialized opportunities

Special Reaction Team, working dog handling, traffic management, and collision investigation.

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Prepare to serve

Training, standards,
and the path ahead.

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Training & Academy

The Marine Corps Police Academy, accredited by FLETA and located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, is where your journey begins.
You’ll receive top-tier instruction through the Basic Police Officer Course, plus advanced and follow-on courses designed to help you grow throughout your career.
With new facilities, updated classrooms, and modern training environments, the Academy provides the skills, confidence, and leadership development needed to serve with professionalism and pride.
From day one, you’re part of a team that builds discipline, leadership, and lifelong professional skills.

Pay & Benefits

As a Marine Corps Police Officer, you’ll be a federal employee under the General Schedule (GS) pay system, with pay and advancement based on performance.

You’ll receive:

Competitive GS pay
Low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Retirement benefits through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) — the federal 401(k)
Uniform allowance and paid training
Federal safeguards ensuring fair, merit-based advancement

Who We’re Looking For

We’re hiring driven, dependable, and disciplined individuals who want to make a difference. You
don’t need prior police experience; we’ll train you to succeed.

You may be a great fit if you:

Are a U.S. citizen, 18 or older
Have integrity, discipline, and teamwork
Can pass background, medical, and fitness screenings
Want to make a real impact by protecting others

Conditions for Employment

To join the Marine Corps Civilian Police, applicants must meet several key requirements.

These include:

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must pass all background checks (Police Applicant Suitability Review, National Agency Check, and eligibility for a Secret clearance)
Must pass all pre-employment screenings (drug test, physical exam, Body Mass Index compliance)
Must pass required Physical Agility Test (Marine Corps PFT/CFT, including ongoing re-tests)
Must be able to carry firearms and qualify on all weapons requirements
Must attend and graduate from the Marine Corps Police Academy (or receive a waiver)

Your questions, answered

GOOD QUESTIONS.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS.

Am I joining the Marine Corps?

No. Marine Corps Police Officers are civilian federal employees who serve Marine Corps
installations. You’ll work alongside Marines, not as one.

Do I need prior police experience?

Not required. You’ll receive paid training through the Marine Corps Police Academy.

Will I have to deploy or relocate?

No. There’s no deployment or relocation requirement unless you request a transfer.

What about tattoos?

Tattoos are allowed within the Marine Corps tattoo policy. You’ll just need to meet grooming and
appearance standards.

What’s the schedule like?

The position is based on a 40-hour workweek, totaling 72 hours of actual work per pay period,
plus one 8-hour training day per pay period (two per month). Schedules may vary slightly by
installation.

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