1 00:00:00,312 --> 00:00:03,562 (police radio chatter) 2 00:00:08,820 --> 00:00:10,320 - [Narrator] Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton 3 00:00:10,320 --> 00:00:12,810 is home to nearly 43,000 men and women 4 00:00:12,810 --> 00:00:14,180 who keep our nation safe. 5 00:00:14,180 --> 00:00:18,220 How would you like to protect America's 911 force? 6 00:00:18,220 --> 00:00:20,540 Becoming a civilian Marine Corps police officer 7 00:00:20,540 --> 00:00:22,131 on Camp Pendleton is a unique way 8 00:00:22,131 --> 00:00:24,260 to serve alongside and protect 9 00:00:24,260 --> 00:00:26,884 some of the nation's most elite warfighters. 10 00:00:26,884 --> 00:00:29,140 It's not all just pride, though. 11 00:00:29,140 --> 00:00:31,176 There are tangible benefits as well. 12 00:00:31,176 --> 00:00:34,450 Benefits like low-cost health and life insurance, 13 00:00:34,450 --> 00:00:37,600 annual sick leave, qualification for base housing, 14 00:00:37,600 --> 00:00:38,970 and many more. 15 00:00:38,970 --> 00:00:41,680 In addition, the training and experience you receive 16 00:00:41,680 --> 00:00:43,270 will set you on a path to success, 17 00:00:43,270 --> 00:00:45,140 no matter what your future plans are, 18 00:00:45,140 --> 00:00:47,323 including civilian law enforcement. 19 00:00:48,490 --> 00:00:51,170 Serving as a police officer can help build experience 20 00:00:51,170 --> 00:00:54,480 for future jobs, lead to additional training opportunities, 21 00:00:54,480 --> 00:00:57,540 and help active duty service members reach retirement 22 00:00:57,540 --> 00:00:59,240 by allowing their time in service 23 00:00:59,240 --> 00:01:01,258 to transfer to federal service. 24 00:01:01,258 --> 00:01:04,190 To become a police officer on Camp Pendleton, 25 00:01:04,190 --> 00:01:07,580 you must undergo a police applicant suitability review, 26 00:01:07,580 --> 00:01:11,150 a background investigation, a body mass index test, 27 00:01:11,150 --> 00:01:13,580 a drug test, a physical agility test, 28 00:01:13,580 --> 00:01:15,800 and a physical health examination. 29 00:01:15,800 --> 00:01:17,730 Once these are done, you must attend 30 00:01:17,730 --> 00:01:19,950 a 13-week basic police officer course 31 00:01:19,950 --> 00:01:21,780 at Marine Corps Police Academy West 32 00:01:21,780 --> 00:01:23,840 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 33 00:01:23,840 --> 00:01:25,313 in sunny San Diego. 34 00:01:25,313 --> 00:01:28,260 At its core, the function of the academy 35 00:01:28,260 --> 00:01:30,240 is to teach basic law enforcement. 36 00:01:30,240 --> 00:01:33,110 In the academy, you will learn about interrogation, 37 00:01:33,110 --> 00:01:36,720 law, various firearms, defensive tactics, 38 00:01:36,720 --> 00:01:38,612 controlling and apprehension of subjects, 39 00:01:38,612 --> 00:01:41,400 the use of oleoresin capsaicin, 40 00:01:41,400 --> 00:01:44,162 better known as OC, physical fitness training, 41 00:01:44,162 --> 00:01:47,750 active shooter response, building and area searches, 42 00:01:47,750 --> 00:01:49,570 and other law enforcement training. 43 00:01:49,570 --> 00:01:51,860 Once you have graduated from the academy, 44 00:01:51,860 --> 00:01:54,180 you will begin field training with a training officer 45 00:01:54,180 --> 00:01:55,410 at Camp Pendleton. 46 00:01:55,410 --> 00:01:58,640 The field training program is around 14 weeks long, 47 00:01:58,640 --> 00:02:00,220 and is designed to teach you the basics 48 00:02:00,220 --> 00:02:02,890 of interacting with those who live and work on the base, 49 00:02:02,890 --> 00:02:04,620 and how to respond to calls for service 50 00:02:04,620 --> 00:02:06,120 under the supervision and guidance 51 00:02:06,120 --> 00:02:08,460 of a more senior police officer. 52 00:02:08,460 --> 00:02:10,160 Once you complete that training, 53 00:02:10,160 --> 00:02:12,240 you will begin working as a trained civilian 54 00:02:12,240 --> 00:02:14,980 Marine Corps police officer, working for Camp Pendleton 55 00:02:14,980 --> 00:02:16,860 Provost Marshal's Office. 56 00:02:16,860 --> 00:02:18,880 The Provost Marshal's Office is responsible 57 00:02:18,880 --> 00:02:20,883 for law enforcement and physical security activities 58 00:02:20,883 --> 00:02:24,140 for MCB Camp Pendleton, which can range 59 00:02:24,140 --> 00:02:26,209 from manning the gates and special event security 60 00:02:26,209 --> 00:02:29,620 to emergency responses and other calls for service. 61 00:02:29,620 --> 00:02:32,129 With a daytime population of up to 70,000 people 62 00:02:32,129 --> 00:02:36,040 spread over 125,000 acres, Camp Pendleton 63 00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:38,090 has its share of crimes, accidents, 64 00:02:38,090 --> 00:02:40,580 and other incidents that need to be responded to. 65 00:02:40,580 --> 00:02:43,650 On a typical day, a police officer steps into work, 66 00:02:43,650 --> 00:02:45,790 checks out gear, then attends a brief 67 00:02:45,790 --> 00:02:48,500 where the day's tasks and patrol zones are assigned. 68 00:02:48,500 --> 00:02:50,950 During the course of the day, the typical officer 69 00:02:50,950 --> 00:02:52,870 patrols his or her assigned area, 70 00:02:52,870 --> 00:02:54,360 responds to calls for service, 71 00:02:54,360 --> 00:02:56,120 and interacts with the community. 72 00:02:56,120 --> 00:02:57,530 The 12-hour day then concludes 73 00:02:57,530 --> 00:02:59,130 with a de-issue of gear and 74 00:02:59,130 --> 00:03:00,910 a final debrief of the day's events. 75 00:03:00,910 --> 00:03:03,640 Not every officer is a patrol officer, however. 76 00:03:03,640 --> 00:03:05,460 Camp Pendleton civilian police officers 77 00:03:05,460 --> 00:03:07,800 can become traffic accidents investigators, 78 00:03:07,800 --> 00:03:10,200 K-9 officers, and field training officers 79 00:03:10,200 --> 00:03:12,230 who train new officers as they join. 80 00:03:12,230 --> 00:03:14,100 They can even take more senior leadership roles 81 00:03:14,100 --> 00:03:15,969 within the Provost Marshal's Office. 82 00:03:15,969 --> 00:03:19,060 When Marines deploy, they rely on the police officers 83 00:03:19,060 --> 00:03:20,660 of Camp Pendleton to keep their families 84 00:03:20,660 --> 00:03:22,500 and communities safe from harm. 85 00:03:22,500 --> 00:03:24,940 They provide security and preserve order at home, 86 00:03:24,940 --> 00:03:27,862 so that Marines can defend American interests abroad. 87 00:03:27,862 --> 00:03:30,820 Not just anyone can perform this duty. 88 00:03:30,820 --> 00:03:32,130 Are you ready? 89 00:03:32,130 --> 00:03:34,180 For more information on how to apply, 90 00:03:34,180 --> 00:03:38,863 email mclep@usmc.mil, or call (760) 725-3024. 91 00:03:42,710 --> 00:03:45,110 You can also check out our website at this link.