Police Officer Application Process

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Introduction

Thank you for your interest in becoming an SLMPD Police Officer!

This wizard will guide you through the application process. Click on any of the numbered steps to see a description and instructions for that step. Click the ">> Go to Next Step" button below to mark the step complete and continue.

We will need all the information requested, including all periods of employment and unemployment. All addresses should include the street address, city, state and zip code, as well as the telephone number with area code.

You will note that most forms require witness signatures. Your witness must be someone over the age of 18 and cannot be a relative. Omission of the witness signatures from these forms will result in your application being considered as incomplete.

At the end of the process you will have a packet of printed forms which must be returned to the Police Division Recruiting Office.

If you prefer to download and print all of the application documents at once, All Application Documents.

To get started, press the ">> Go to Next Step" button below.

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City Application

The process of becoming an SLMPD Officer begins with completing an Application for Employment with the City of Saint Louis. This application can be completed in either of two ways:

Online, through the city's "Work for the City" web site.
By downloading a printable employment application to fill out and return with the rest of the required documents.

Instructions:

To fill out an online application with the City of Saint Louis, click the link: Work For the City and search for Police Officer (Trainee) in the list of jobs presented. Click the link and follow the prompts to complete the application.

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Residency Requirement

Commissioned and civilian employees of the Police Division of the City of St. Louis who are hired prior to September 1, 2023 shall not be subject to a residency requirement but will be required to maintain a primary residence within a one-hour response time of their place of work.

If said employees are hired after August 31, 2023, they will be required to satisfy the minimum seven-year requirement of residing in the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis prior to being allowed to move outside the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis.

Instructions:

Download the Residency Requirement Release form.
Print the form.
Sign and date the form in the presence of a Witness.
Have the Witness sign and date the form.

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Record Release Authorization

This document gives your authorization to former employers and others to release confidential information about you to the St. Louis Police Metropolitan Department. Read the document for examples of the types of information that might be requested.

Instructions:

Download the Employment Record Authorization form.
Print the form.
Sign and date the form in the presence of a Witness. Have the Witness sign and date the form.

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Confidential Records

The St. Louis Police Metropolitan Department will consider your complete criminal history and arrest record when determining your qualifications to become a police officer. You are responsible for listing all arrests, citations, traffic violations, and tickets which you have ever received on the appropriate documents. This document is your acknowledgement that you understand this requirement.

Instructions:

Download the Accessibility to Confidential Records form.
Print the form.
Sign and date the form in the presence of a Witness. Have the Witness sign and date the form

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Recruit Training Agreement

The Recruit Training Agreement is a binding contract between you and the City of St. Louis. This document must be signed in the presence of a notary. Read it carefully.

Instructions:

Download the Recruit Training Agreement form.
Print the form.
Sign and date the form in the presence of a Notary Public.
Have the Notary Public sign and date the form.

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Physical Abilities Test

This form provides details on the Physical Abilities requirements for becoming a Probationary Police Officer. You must acknowledge these requirements and declare that you are able to meet them.

Instructions:

Download the Physical Abilities Test form.
Print the form.
Sign and date the form in the presence of a Witness.
Have the Witness sign and date the form.

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Background Questionnaire

An extensive background investigation of your character and reputation will be conducted as part of the application process. All of the information you provide will be verified, so answer each question accurately and completely.

Instructions:

Download the Background Questionnaire form.
Print the form.
Fill out, sign and date the form.

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Gather Documentation

In order to be considered for employment, you must provide the Police Personnel Division with additional documentation.

A copy of your birth certificate.
TWO (2) photographs (1-1/2" by 2") taken within the last 6 months. Full face, front view.
Military Discharge (D.D. 214, member 4), if applicable.
A copy of your college diploma, if applicable.
A copy of your college transcript, if applicable.
A copy of your high school diploma or accredited equivalency certificate.
In addition, have your high school mail an official copy of your transcript to the following address:

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Division
1915 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Attn: Personnel Police Division

Bring the receipt showing that this was requested.

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Final Steps

Make sure that all documents have been signed, witnessed, and notarized as appropriate.

Submit your completed application in person.

Applicants may mail the completed package to the Police Personnel Division at the following address:

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Division
1915 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Attn: Personnel Police Division

Contact the Police Personnel Division at (314)444-5615 if you require additional assistance.