If you want to become a police officer in Missouri, it can prove to be a difficult task. In fact, the process will be the hardest journey you’ll ever have to go through in your life. Even if you do well on both the police exam and the dreaded Panel interview, you’ll still have to pass the Missouri police training academy.
Before I go on about how tough the Missouri police academy will be and how important it is to study up on the police academy curriculum before you get there, let’s make certain that you know the qualifications and requirements needed to become a police officer in Missouri..
Missouri Police Academy Requirements and Missouri Police Officer Qualifications
- Be at least 21 years of age upon graduation from the Academy.
- Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Missouri when recruit training begins.
- Be a graduate of a four-year high school or obtain a certificate of equivalency recognized by the Missouri Department of Education (i.e., G.E.D.).
- Possess a minimum of 60 college credit hours OR a minimum of two years federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge OR a minimum of two years experience as a full-time POST certified peace officer when recruit training begins.
- Be of good character, with no felony convictions or crime involving moral turpitude, no pending indictments, or certain misdemeanor offenses including any involving aggressive or violent behavior (i.e., domestic violence, criminal assault, etc.), disregard for the safety of others, or the misuse of deadly weapons.
- Be free of objectionable tattoos/brands. No tattoos/brands are permitted on the head, neck, hands, or below the upper six-inch portion of the arm.
- Be willing to live anywhere in the State of Missouri.
- Possess a valid Missouri Driver License at the time of appointment.
- Possess ordinary physical strength.
- Pass the physical and mental examinations prescribed by the superintendent.
Selection Process Outline
- Written Examination
- Fitness For Duty Assessment
- Polygraph
- Background Investigation
- Background Review/Oral Interview Board
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Psychological Examination
- Psychological Interview
- Medical Examination
- Vision/Hearing Examination
- Drug Screening
- Final Offer of Employment
- 25-week Training Academy
KANSAS CITY REGIONAL POLICE ACADEMY
1328 Agnes Ave
Kansas City, Missouri 64127
Phone: 816-482-8250
Fax: 816-482-8179
MINERAL AREA COLLEGE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
5270 Flat River Rd
Park Hills, Missouri 63601
Phone: 573-518-2148
Fax: 573-518-2286
MISSOURI DEPT OF CONSERVATION TRAINING ACADEMY
PO Box 180
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Phone: 314-751-4905
Fax: 314-751-5399
MISSOURI HWY PATROL TRAINING ACADEMY
1510 E Elm St
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Phone: 314-526-6174
Fax: 314-751-6627
MISSOURI STATE WATER PATROL
2728-b Plaza Dr
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Phone: 314-751-3333
Fax: 314-636-8428
EASTERN MISSOURI LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
P.O. Box 76975
St. Peters, MO. 63376-0975
Phone: (314) 922-8724
Fax: (314) 922-8725
ST JOSEPH LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
Address information is unavailable at this time
Phone: 816-271-5843
ST LOUIS CO & MUNICIPAL POLICE ACADEMY
1266 Sutter Ave
Saint Louis, Missouri 63133
Phone: 314-726-1099
Fax: 314-863-2317
ST LOUIS POLICE ACADEMY
315 S Tucker
St Louis, Missouri 63102
Phone: 314-444-5630
Fax: 314-444-5689
