Eligibility - MOD Police

Meeting our eligibility essentials

Read through how we assess your eligibility, including fitness standards, medical requirements, and the basic entry criteria needed to join the Ministry of Defence Police.

Fitness

Understand our fitness requirements, including the PES-JRFT for armed officers and alternative tests for senior ranks, to ensure you're prepared for assessment.

Medical

Understand the health and fitness criteria necessary for the physically demanding role of an Authorised Firearms Officer.

Entry criteria

Review the essential qualifications, skills, and background checks required to join our Force.

Understanding our vetting process

Find out what our vetting processes involves, from essential background checks to obtaining the security clearance required to work in sensitive Defence environments.

Vetting

Learn about our in-depth vetting process, including Force Police Vetting and UK Security Clearance.