Police & Protection in the North Dakota Army National Guard
Military Police (MPs) protect, defend and uphold the rule of law. As the Guard’s security experts, MPs are trained in force protection, anti-terror and crime prevention functions—including many duties that mirror those of civilian officers. In event of disaster, they act alongside local law enforcement and first responders.
Chemical Corps specialists are emergency professionals, always prepared for the unexpected. Trained in hazardous materials, they use science to protect their communities from dangerous events and accidents.
Enlisted MOS Options
31B Military Police
OVERVIEW
Military Police protect the lives and property on Army National Guard installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. They also control traffic, prevent crime and respond to all emergencies.
JOB DUTIES
- Complete law enforcement patrols
- Interview witnesses, victims and suspects in investigations
- Secure and process crime scenes
- Arrest and charge criminal suspects
TRAINING
Job training for military police requires 19 weeks, 1 day of One Station Unit Training, and on-the-job instruction in police methods. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field. Advanced Individual Training is 9 weeks and 1 day at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Basic warrior skills and use of firearms
- Military/civil laws and jurisdiction
- Investigating and collecting evidence
- Traffic and crowd control
- Arrest and restraint of suspects
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in law enforcement
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Ability to remain calm under heavy duress
- Ability to interact well with people
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91
Learn more about the ASVAB.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.
31D Criminal Investigations Special Agent
OVERVIEW
Criminal Investigations Special Agents are primarily responsible for investigating any criminal allegations/offenses related to the Army National Guard. They handle felony-level crimes that involve Army National Guard property and Army National Guard personnel.
JOB DUTIES
- Investigate criminal activities such as espionage, treason and terrorism
- Interview witnesses and question suspects
- Collect/analyze criminal intelligence and provide forensic laboratory support
- Maintain Army National Guard criminal records
TRAINING
Job training for a Criminal Investigations Special Agent requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Advanced Individual Training for a Criminal Investigations Special Agent is a resident course designed to teach criminal investigation duties to field units for the Army National Guard.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Civil and military laws
- Investigation procedures and techniques
- Crime scene processing
- Testimonial evidence
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in law enforcement
- Willingness to perform potentially dangerous work
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Ability to remain calm under heavy duress
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
- Skilled Technical (ST): 107
- General Technical (GT): 110
Learn more about the ASVAB.
The 31D Criminal Investigations Special Agent Pilot Program is open to applicants interested in Criminal Investigative Division (CID) positions. Successful applicants must complete 31B Military Police One Station Unit Training (OSUT) and the CID Special Agent Course (CIDSAC). Due to the nature of work required of CID special agents, strict qualifications must be met prior to enlistment:
- U.S. citizenship
- 21 years of age or older
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following: criminal justice, forensic science, computer science or pre-law
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Normal color vision (no exception to policy authorized)
- Valid driver’s license and a favorable driving record
- Favorable credit history
- No felony or court martial convictions
- Eligibility for Top Secret clearance
- Suitable character, integrity, reputation, sobriety, discretion and stability as established by a single scope background investigation (SSBI)
- No history of mental or emotional disorders
If you meet the requirements and are interested in the program, contact your local Recruiter.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.
31E Corrections And Detention Specialist
OVERVIEW
Corrections and Detention Specialist are primarily responsible for day-to-day operations in a military confinement/correctional facility or detention/internment facility.
JOB DUTIES
- Supervise confinement and detention operations
- Provide external security to facilities
- Provide counseling/guidance to individual prisoners within a rehabilitative program
- Manage and maintain prisoners/internees and their programs
TRAINING
Job training for a Corrections and Detention Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Military laws and jurisdictions
- Self-defense and use of firearms
- Interpersonal communications skills
- Search/restraint and custody/control procedures
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in law enforcement
- Physical and mental fitness
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Ability to remain calm under heavy duress
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 95
Learn more about the ASVAB.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.
31K Military Working Dog Handler
OVERVIEW
A Military Working Dog Handler cares for and trains canines in a variety of roles. Soldier-dog teams support police operations, provide security in detention facilities and support Maneuver Commanders by detecting explosives.
JOB DUTIES
- Manage the health, welfare and training of an assigned Military Working Dog
- Develop training plans to ensure Military Working Dog teams remain proficient in their detection capability
- Work in a squad providing support to police operations
- Detect and locate hidden personnel, illicit narcotics and paraphernalia, weapons, ammunition, explosive ordnance, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)
TRAINING
Job training for a Military Working Dog Handler requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training completed in two phases. Phase 1 lasts seven weeks and takes place at Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Phase 2, held at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, lasts 11 weeks. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Animal care and training
- Detection and identification
- Law enforcement
- Search/restraint and custody/control procedures
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in law enforcement
- Interest in dogs
- Physical and mental fitness
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Ability to remain calm under heavy duress
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91
Learn more about the ASVAB.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.
31Z Senior Military Police Sergeant
OVERVIEW
Senior Military Police Sergeants take their law enforcement skills and experience to the command level and are responsible for the training and readiness of those under them.
JOB DUTIES
- Supervise the manning, training, equipping and combat readiness of Soldiers under you
- Provide for the health and welfare of Soldiers, DA Civilians and their families across your command
- Serve as the senior enlisted leader to the Commander and Provost Marshal for law enforcement
- Develop and implement law enforcement policies and procedures
REQUIREMENTS
The path to becoming a 31Z typically begins with enlistment as 31B Military Police, a 31D CID Special Agent, a 31E Corrections and Detention Specialist or a 31K Working Dog Handler, all of which require either One Station Unit Training or a combination of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Self-discipline, confidence, intelligence and desire to lead
- Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
- Capability to bear numerous responsibilities
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you acquire here will prepare you for careers in local, state and federal law enforcement, corrections, as well as private investigative and security firms.
74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological And Nuclear (Cbrn) Specialist
OVERVIEW
Be the first line of defense against weapons of mass destruction. You will be responsible for defending a nation against the biggest and most powerful threats that exist. You will be trained and trusted to handle defense measures, response operations, detection equipment and decontamination equipment.
JOB DUTIES
- Maintain chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) equipment
- Conduct CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance
- Operate decontamination equipment in the event of a disaster
- Camouflage recon and surveillance equipment
REQUIREMENTS
To serve in the Guard, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), it’s a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identifies which Army National Guard job is best for you.
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91
Learn more about the ASVAB.
TRAINING
To become a CBRN Specialist, you will train for 10 weeks at Basic Training, where you will learn basic soldiering skills. After that, you will participate in 9 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Operation of CBRN decontamination, defense, detection and monitoring equipment
- Preparation for CBRN defense actions/procedures
- Use of CBRN protective equipment
- Hazardous materials certification (at the awareness level)
- Exposure to toxic agents while wearing CBRN protective equipment
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Effective communication skills
- Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to plan and organize
- Ability to work efficiently and calmly under high stress
Officer MOS Options
31 Military Police Officer
OVERVIEW
A Military Police Officer is responsible for leading the Soldiers who protect lives and property on Army National Guard installations.
Officers supervise the execution of the five Military Police battlefield functions: maneuver and mobility support operations (reconnaissance and surveillance), area security operations (site security and response), law and order operations (law enforcement and developing host-nation police forces), internment/resettlement operations (military prisoners and enemy combatants), and police intelligence operations.
JOB DUTIES
Lead small, tactical military police units and organizations
TRAINING
Job training for a Military Police Officer requires completing the Basic Officer Leader Course II and 10 weeks of Military Police Basic Officer Leadership Course III in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Officer leadership responsibilities
- Skills and tactics of the Military Police Corps
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
- Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Capability to bear numerous responsibilities
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.
74 Chemical, Biological, Radiological And Nuclear (Cbrn) Officer
OVERVIEW
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Officer commands the Army National Guard branch that specifically defends against the threat of CBRN weapons and weapons of mass destruction. These officers lead an extraordinary chemical unit that is completely dedicated to protecting our nation.
JOB DUTIES
- Command CBRN operations during combat/peacetime
- Coordinate employment of CBRN Soldiers at all levels of command
- Instruct CBRN skills at service schools and training centers
REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army National Guard jobs are best for you.
TRAINING
Job training for a CBRN Officer includes completion of the CBRN Basic Officer Leaders Course Phase III, where you will learn leadership skills, tactics and operational aspects used in a chemical platoon. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- CBRN defense procedures and toxic agent training
- Preparing chemical units and serving as a battalion CBRN officer
- HAZMAT operations certifications (Department of Defense – accredited)
- Demolition exposures
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Technical (GT): 110
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
- Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Capability to bearing numerous responsibilities
Warrant Officer MOS Options
740A Chemical, Biological, Radiological And Nuclear (Cbrn) Technician
OVERVIEW
CBRN Technicians provide in-depth technical expertise in the areas of CBRN defense.
JOB DUTIES
- Plan, coordinate and direct CBRN operations and training to include:
- CBRN vulnerability assessment
- Multispectral obscuration
- Sensitive site exploitation and assessment
- CBRN reconnaissance
- CBRN decontamination
- CBRN force protection
- Combating weapons of mass destruction, which include nonproliferation, counterproliferation, consequence management and identification of hazmat [including toxic industrial chemicals (TIC) and toxic industrial materials (TIM)]
- Defense support to civil authorities
- Plan, employ and coordinate CBRN systems in support of joint, interagency, intergovernmental, multinational (JIIM) and combined arms operations
- Provide a broad base of technical expertise in the area of CBRN modeling, simulations and hazard prediction
- Act as a subject matter expert providing commanders (battalion through Army National Guard command) with recommendations on the full range of CBRN operations and hazards
- Plan, recommend and evaluate CBRN training activities
- Plan, recommend and evaluate the maintenance of CBRN defense systems
- Prepare plans for training, operations, supply and maintenance of CBRN units and personnel
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES
- Be an SSG (E-6) or above and a graduate from MOS 74D Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) (NOT waiverable).
- Hold MOS 74D with a minimum of five years’ experience in the MOS. Recruiter, Drill Sergeant and other nontechnical duties are not considered MOS experience.
- Have a baseline score of 100 for the ST.
- Have one year documented Squad Leader experience in a Chemical Squad or one year documented experience as a CBRN NCO at battalion level or higher.
- Provide OPMF hard copies (last 10 years of NCOERs and AERs [1059s] in order, newest to oldest). The majority of your NCOERs must reflect outstanding and exceptional duty performance ratings noted with Among the Best ratings by the rater and Successful and Superior ratings by the senior rater. Applicant must provide one NCOER as an SSG.
- Provide a Company Commander Letter of Recommendation (or applicable Company Grade UCMJ authority).
- Provide a Battalion Commander Letter of Recommendation (or applicable field-grade UCMJ authority).
- Be fully deployable, be able to meet all physical requirements IAW AR 40-501, be able to take and pass an approved APFT in accordance with FM-21-20 (standard or alternate), and meet height/weight standards in accordance with AR 600-9. Soldiers may request a waiver to take the Alternate Event APFT for entrance into the Warrant Officer Candidate Program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Have two years in a supervisory position documented by NCOERs
- Have an associate degree or greater in a math/science/engineering academic major
NOTE: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.
