Join the Ministry of Defence Police

We offer diverse career paths for those seeking to contribute to national security through specialist Defence policing. We regularly update our vacancies based on operational requirements across our UK-wide locations. Below you'll find information about our current opportunities for experienced professionals, those new to policing and civilian staff.

National New Recruit Authorised Firearms Officer Counter Terrorism

PC New Recruit - Authorised Firearms Office Counter Terrorism

Start your policing career today as an Authorised Firearms Officer Counter Terrorism with the Ministry of Defence Police, protecting the nation's most critical Defence assets.

New Entrants from Other Forces

Transfer your policing experience to the Defence environment with streamlined processes for qualified officers from UK police forces, plus opportunities in specialist units and leadership roles.

Clyde Group Marine Unit Authorised Firearms Officer Counter Terrorism

NEOF - PC Clyde Marine Unit AFO CT

Swap your patrol car for a patrol boat! Our Marine Unit at HMNB Clyde patrol around submarines and warships, protecting Defence from a completely different angle. Ready to take your career offshore?

National Authorised Firearms Officer Counter Terrorism

NEOF - PC Authorised Firearms Office Counter Terrorism

Our New Entrant From Other Forces (NEOF) entry route is for serving or former officers from Home Office, British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Police Service of Northern Ireland and Police Scotland forces. This streamlined transfer process recognises your existing skills and experience with current vacancies providing you the opportunity to apply your policing expertise in a specialist Defence environment.

Civilian Staff Roles

Our civilian team plays a vital role in supporting our operations across various professional disciplines. From administration and finance to IT and operational support, these roles offer the opportunity to contribute to national security without taking on frontline policing duties.

Civilian staff

Explore the civilian staff roles supporting our forces operations.

Current opportunities