Which branches have credentialed Law Enforcement Commissioned Officer jobs (where you do combat/actual policing)?

PO1 Christopher Gómez — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:14:41 -0500

I was an MA1 in the Navy, serving in DC, and we were credentialed as military, and deputized civilian, police officers. We did mostly law enforcement tasks including specialties like SWAT/SRT, VIP Protection, etc. I'm trying to find the same as an Officer as the Navy doesn't have an MOS (NOC) for such a position.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2017 1:16 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:16:11 -0500

I am military police and I am not sure if it's credentials for any law enforcement in the civilian world. Correct me if I'm wrong I've been in other branches of the army since 2000.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2017 1:24 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:24:38 -0500

USAF Security Forces. Most states are letting civilian applicants forego academy if you've been through military police academy. MO allows you to simply take the P.O.S.T. exam. However, the state does not currently reciprocate the license from federal to statutory.
Security Forces frequently go out on patrol with Army squads at foreign bases.

Response by Capt Gregory Prickett made Jan 26 at 2017 1:47 PM

Capt Gregory Prickett — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:47:12 -0500

The Navy isn't covered by the Posse Comitatus Act. The Army and Air Force are prohibited from acting as civilian law enforcement.

Response by LTC John Mohor made Jan 26 at 2017 1:49 PM

LTC John Mohor — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:49:45 -0500

I'd recommend checking with the 200th MP Command. Prior to retirement they were working a lot of civilian job contact opportunities throughout the US. Believe HQ is still based outta FT. Meade, MD.
Hope that might help!

Response by LTC John Mohor made Jan 26 at 2017 3:26 PM

LTC John Mohor — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:26:17 -0500

Only the National Guard changes between Title 10 and Title 32 status. The Coast Guard falls under something else . Title 32 being the authority to arrest etc.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jan 26 at 2017 4:10 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:10:11 -0500

The only credentialed officers in the Army are Warrant Officers in CID.

Response by LTJG Richard Bruce made Jan 26 at 2017 11:41 PM

LTJG Richard Bruce — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 23:41:53 -0500

Why the fascination with a tin star? All E-4 and above in the USCG are federal law enforcement officers. We need no stinkin' badges. I helped put a lot of people behind bars without a shield or any bling. I wore dirty coveralls with no sign of my rank during boardings.

Even though the legal authority exists, not all are actively involved in LE. There are steps one must take to become a boarding officer or carry out other LE duties. USCG petty officers and commissioned officers can also work Shore Patrol assignments.

Response by PO2 Robert M. made Jan 27 at 2017 10:48 AM

PO2 Robert M. — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:48:53 -0500

Thank you for your Service to our country and the Navy, Master At Arms Gomez! The best of luck in your future endeavors!!! How about NSA, DIA, etc?
God Bless you!

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Oct 17 at 2018 12:05 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:05:16 -0400

I believe we have been in a similar thread before. MP Officer is the closest thing to MA in the Army (my son is MA1 now), but if you are trying to stay doing real law enforcement, you won't see a lot of that after you promote to O3 Captain. Upper level Law Enforcement in the Army is largely done by Warrants. MA isn't one of the Feeder MOS's to CID, but you have a lot of additional educations and experience that might make that a moot point.
BTW, a bit of a correction, you can get an age waiver as prior service as long as you can still do your 20 by age 55 and have less that 10 years enlisted.