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Military Law Enforcement Officers
Median Salary
63,271
Workforce Count
28,027
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Law enforcement officers are responsible for discovering, deterring, and apprehending people who violate the law. They maintain law and order on military bases around the world and in civilian communities whenever necessary. Military law enforcement officers also assist during emergencies, solve crimes, protect military assets, and conduct counterintelligence investigations.
What is the work environment like?
Law enforcement officers in the Military usually work in offices while planning and directing law enforcement and security activities. They may work outdoors while directing investigations, observing prisoners, and inspecting security systems.
How many people have this role in the Military?
28,027
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$93,362
2 Years
$68,735
6 Years
$93,362
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Job training for law enforcement officers primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:
- Military law
- Law enforcement administration
- Management of security problems
- Investigation procedures and reporting
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
- Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
- Critical Incident Response/Special Police Operations
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
- Protective Services Operations
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Public Safety and Security
- Psychology
- Law and Government
- Education and Training
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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