We are pleased that you are visiting the Human Resources Division and we believe that many of your questions concerning employment opportunities and other services can be answered. You will find that our employees are very proud of their service with the Department, and I would encourage you to take a close look at us if you are considering a career in policing, or in one of our many civilian staff positions.
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Commissioned Employment

BECOME A ST. LOUIS
POLICE OFFICER

The Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer

      * Effective 12/24/2007 *     Starting Salary: $36,245.00     Maximum Salary: $55,447.00

Apply for the position of Civilian Recruit in Training which is the first step in becoming a Police Officer.

Please see the Police Officer Job Description.

NOW IS THE TIME TO APPLY!

Click on the links to open each form, then print and fill out the forms for
submission to the Human Resources Department.

pdf Blue Application HUMAN RES-67-a (R-8) 5/05
pdf Authority For Release of Information HUMAN RES-16 (R-5) 8/01
pdf Residency Requirement HUMAN RES-73 (R-3) 8/05
pdf Training Agreement Notice and Explanation HUMAN RES 83 (R-2) 8/01
pdf Accessibility to Confidential Records HUMAN RES 82 (R-2)8/01
pdf Education Requirements HUMAN RES 89 (R-3) 1/05
pdf Overtime Compensation HUMAN RES 72 (R-2)8/01
pdf Physical Abilities Test Requirement HUMAN RES 90 (R-5) 6/07
pdf Summary of what needs to be completed and brought back with the application HUMAN RES 78 (R-3) 8/01
pdf Background Questionnaire (35 pages) HUMAN RES 74 (R-3) 7/02
pdf Law Enforcement Aptitude Battery Download here
pdf Oral Board Preparations Guide Download here
pdf Physical Abilities Test Prep Guide Download here

Benefits Requirements
Education Tuition and incentive pay for college credit.
Medical Care Employee Medical and Dental Insurance provided by the Department.  Dependent insurance is available.
Life Insurance Provided by the Department.
Vacation

Three (3) weeks after one year of employment, with additional weeks based on seniority.
Holidays Fifteen (15) paid holidays per year.
Uniform and Equipment Furnished by the Department.


Age Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Height & Weight Should be proportionate.
Education Must have a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency. In addition, all applicants hired after July 1, 1996 will possess 30 hours from an accredited college or university.  Any applicants not having those hours will have a maximum of 24 months after being commissioned to attain those hours.
Vision Minimum of 20/200 correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision
Citizenship Must be a citizen of the United States.
Residence Must become a resident of the City of St. Louis within ninety (90) days of hire.
Police Record No felony convictions or unfavorable police record.
Driver’s License: Must possess a valid state driver’s license
Processing Apply
  • Written Examination
  • Oral Review Board
  • Fitness Evaluation
  • Background Investigation
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Medical Examination/Drug Screen
 Human Resources Division
Room 103
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
1200 Clark
St. Louis Missouri 63103
(314) 444-5615

 
   
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