Will being an MP help me become a cop?

Military Service will very much help you get a job in Law Enforcement. Branch or Job seem not to be that important though most Cops I knew were Marines or Army. Some Navy and Air force, even former Coast Guardsman.

Which police departments are hiring the most?

The result is the top ten metros with the most demand for police officers, ranked by desirability:

• San Francisco.
• Washington, D.C.
• Denver, CO.
• San Diego, CA.
• Atlanta, GA.
• Riverside, CA.
• Houston, TX.
• Dallas, TX (tie)

Are MPS federal officers?

An MP is a Federal officer. When you pursue someone off-post for a felony you can arrest them even if they are a civilian. If a civilian strikes an MP he is charged with striking a Federal law enforcement officer.

What is the highest paying police department?

Many people see the California Police Department as the number one highest salary-paying state for police officers worldwide. On average, a police officer’s salary is $93,550, being 52.7\%higher than the national average. In Sunnyvale or San Jose, police officers may earn as much as $114,520 per year.

Do you have to be in the military to be a MP?

It is possible to enlist as active duty or reserve and still become an MP. Your qualifications for the role include completing military police training after basic training. To enter the post, you must obtain a confidential security clearance, which requires passing a background check.

What score do you need on the Asvab to be an MP?

91
Soldiers in this job need a score of at least 91 in the skilled technical area of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests. If you want to be a member of the military police force, you need to be able to qualify for a secret security clearance from the Department of Defense.