Is MOD a short cut...?

[izutam]

Hi guys,

i am currently looking to join the police. my thought as it stands is because i have no family ties at the minute. why not join the MOD police. from looking at the internet site and other sources i believe i could do a little bit of UK travel as well as get experience of using firearms. i therefore have 2 questions:

1) will working as an MOD police officer allow me to transfer easily to a local force's Armed Response team?

2) is this a short cut to joining the police at the minute as it appears this force is "easier" to get into? (that is as in numbers of applicants etc, i'm not suggesting the MOD selection is any easier!)

thanks in advance for any help.

iZutam

[a5955]

Hi

From what I know from friends of mine in the both MOD Police and the Regular Police the traffic is all one way from regular to MOD, MOD working environment is much better and so is the work scope plus the option of doing the UN CIVPOL missions

[wingnut]

Im under the impression from speaking to several MDP lads that there job is rather boaring and quite a few of them use itas a back door to get into Civ Pol.
I looked into this and spoke to GMP and thy said that ALL MDP Officers have to do there 2 years probation again because of the lack of acctual policing and investigations they conduct, and no the firearms bit has no bearing on you getting into a Armed Response role, its adifferent application of firearms more like the Military side than the Civ Pol. ALLEGEDLY?????

[Roadhog]

I know a couple of MOD Police guys who are ex Met, their opinion is that they wouldn't go back to general policing in the Met or counties ever. The MOD Police pays regular police salaries and you don't get all the rest of the shit attached to it, no drunks, no huge amounts of paperwork etc. Ok you don't get the experience of general policing, but all in all the working conditions are a hell of a lot better.

[tomleadbetter]

To answer the first question you will still have to apply to the firearms unit of the force after you have transferred and go through the same application process.you will not be able to transfer straight from mod to force firearms unit.You may also in fact have to still carry out a probationary period in the new force before being allowed to apply to the firearms unit.Just left the police after 11 years and was involved in firearms unit.Hope this helps.
My advice would also be if you get into mod unless you have a particular reason for wanting civ pol stay where you are.As the man said its same pay ,conditions without a lot of hassle.

[kennyjulie1]

Why not apply to your local force,outlining your strengths and qualities .Show an understanding and appreciation for communites and the difficulties everyone faces today. Sell yourself and be prepared to graft as a 24/7 uniform oficer if accepted. When you have shown your a good `thief taker`, then apply to your firearms department.Real policing is out in the streets not behind a chain fence in some MOD base.

[snapper036]

to be blunt no!

[kennyjulie1]

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[simar]

As a former MOD Plod I would say no to.

[welshrod]

Hi, I am ex MOD Police, Join them if you are interested in a long term steady career. The job is very routine, mainly armed guarding and patrolling, however it depends on where you are located. Crime investigation is not a big part of the uniform constables job on most sites, you are there to provide an armed (police) presence as a deterrent, and acting in a security type role on static points and patrols. It can be boring I admit, but it is a very important job when you consider what you are looking after.
It depend what you want. The MOD Police will give you a well paid, long term career with oppertunity to work at various locations in the UK, as well as volunteering for international policing. The promotion prospects are good too, as are the specialist groups such as CID, dogs, Operational support, and marine policing at Naval Bases.
I wouldnt say its a good way to get into another force, and you certainly couldnt go straight in to a police firearms unit. However, your experience gained in the MOD would help you in selection for that role. If its firearms your interested in, there is oppertunity to become an instructor in the MOD, as they have lots due to the amount of training and requals carried out.