Police Officer Trainee

• Attend and successfully complete an approved Missouri Peace Officer Standards and
  Training (POST) academy.
• Prepare for and pass the Missouri POST licensing exam.
• Participate in training, mentorship, and
  departmental orientation while at the academy.
• Support non-sworn department functions as assigned.

Upon successful
completion of academy training and POST certification, Trainees are promoted to Police Officer and enter the department’s Field Training
Program.

What You’ll Do as a Police Officer:

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, bicycle, or
  foot
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, and public assistance calls
• Enforce laws, university rules, and traffic
  regulations
• Conduct investigations, gather evidence, and interview witnesses
• Write detailed reports and testify in court as
  needed
• Make arrests, transport detainees, and complete processing
• Assist with events, traffic control, and campus
  outreach
• Provide first aid and support during crises

Why Join MUPD?

• Academy Sponsorship:
  We cover the cost of your training.
• Structured Mentorship: Learn from seasoned officers
  and prepare for your career.
• Tuition Discounts: Available to you and your family across the UM
  System.
• Career Growth: Pathways into specialized units, training roles, and leadership.
• Team
  Culture: Experience camaraderie, community support, and leadership you can count on.
• Continuous Training
  Opportunities: Drug Enforcement, DWI, Reporting, Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques

Shift

Academy schedule determined by the training institution. After certification, we offer both 8-hour and 10-hour shift options across
three rotating shifts: 1st (Day), 2nd (Afternoon), and 3rd (Overnight). Most of our officers work 10-hour shifts, which provide more days
off and greater scheduling flexibility. Overtime may be required for special events.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. A valid Missouri operator’s license (for positions at UMKC only, valid Kansas operator’s license
acceptable).

Preferred Qualifications * Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Missouri by the date of
appointment
* Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
* Must not have been convicted of any Felony or Class A
Misdemeanor offense
* Must not have consumed alcoholic beverages within the past six months due to alcohol addiction
* Must not have
illegally used, manufactured, sold, or cultivated any controlled substance (as defined by Missouri state statutes) within the past two
years; limited, legal, or experimental marijuana use may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
* Must be in compliance with Missouri POST
(Peace Officer Standards and Training) licensing and drug use eligibility requirements, including RSMo Sections 590.080.1 and
590.100.1

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary: $26.45/hour during training, promoted to $28.85/hour upon
certification

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: Police Officer Trainee

Internal applicants can determine their
University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Other Information

Expected Duration
of the Selection Process:

The Police department hopes to fill these positions by August 1, 2026 in order to enroll
candidates in the Law Enforcement Training Institute for the 2026 LETI class on August 31, 2026.

An update will be sent to all
applicants after applications are reviewed updating them of their status in the process.

NOTE: Any applicant who has not been hired
and has not been rejected, may be considered for the Law Enforcement Training Institute class starting in January 2027.

Agencies Policy on Reapplication:

The Police Department allows applicants not selected to reapply. This
includes all applicants who successfully completed the selection process but were not offered employment. All applicants must reapply to be
considered in future positions. Applicants who fail portions of the selection process will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The
applicant will be notified in writing of their elimination/non-selection in the process and a determination on reapplication and/or
testing.

All Elements of the Selection Process:

Phase I, Pre-Conditional

• University of Missouri Human
  Resource application accepted.
• Oral Review Board
• Background Investigation to include at a minimum: verification of
  qualifying credentials, a review of any criminal record, and verification of at least three personal references.
• Voice Stress
  Analysis and/or Polygraph Examination
• Oral Interview – Chief of Police

Phase II, Conditional Offer of
Employment

• Psychological Examination and Interview
• Medical Examination

Application
Notice:

You can contact Assistant Chief Armentrout at (573) 882-5804 for more information on the selection process. It is
critical that you check the e-mail you listed with this application as most correspondences will be handled through e-mail in addition to
phone contact. Also, the order of the elements of this process may be changing in the near future, to include a additional testing.
Applicants will be notified if this change occurs during the process.
Benefit Eligibility

This position is
eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including
medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and
educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty &
Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment
Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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