Unpaid Police ; Academy Enrollment

Overview

If you do not meet the qualifications to be a police officer for the St. Louis County Police Department, you may consider applying for an Open Enrollment recruit position at the County and Municipal Police Academy. This position provides an opportunity to be considered for employment by municipalities throughout the St. Louis region.

Applicants who do not meet qualifications for employment as a St. Louis County Police Recruit may apply for an Open Enrollment position in an upcoming basic training class. Applications are reviewed by the Basic Training Supervisor at the discretion of the Academy Director to determine eligibility dependent on available positions. Questions regarding this program and eligibility should be directed to a Recruitment Officer:  or .

Please note that applicants who meet the following minimum qualifications and successfully complete the selection process are eligible to attend a Police Recruit Basic Training Class. Admission to the class and completion of the program does not guarantee employment as a police officer or automatic qualification for employment. An agency may have other minimum qualifications and steps in their selection process that must be completed to be eligible for hire by that agency.

Applicants are encouraged to contact potential employers to identify all requirements for employment.

Under the procedures established by the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy Board of Managers and approved by the St. Louis County Police Department Board of Police Commissioners, all selections under this program are made on the basis of a continuously open, competitive process conducted under the supervision of the Personnel Services Unit, St. Louis County Police Department. Applications are welcomed and accepted usually 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Each applicant must successfully complete each stage of the selection process to remain eligible. If an applicant is eliminated during any phase, reapplication may not be made for six months unless circumstances warrant an earlier review.

AGE
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Must be at least 21 years of age, or must reach 21st birthday by the time of completion of the academy training course.

RESIDENCY
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No residency requirement. Must be a citizen of the United States.

EDUCATION
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Documentary proof of high school education or presentation of a State High School Equivalency certificate, with accompanying score sheet.

VISION
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Minimum Department standard is 20/200 in each eye, uncorrected; correctable to 20/20 in each eye.

ARREST RECORD
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Must be free from conviction of a Felony. A Class "A" Misdemeanor conviction will be cause for immediate dismissal from the process, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.

DRIVER’S LICENSE
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Must possess a valid State Driver’s License by date of employment and have five (5) or fewer points on driving record at time of application, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.

MILITARY
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Must not have a Dishonorable or Bad Conduct discharge if having served in the military. All Other Than Honorable discharges will be reviewed on an individual basis.

STEP 1 - APPLICATION
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Complete online application.

STEP 2 - INITIAL PROCESSING OF APPLICANTS
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Review of application and check for minimum qualifications.

STEP 3 - PHYSICAL CONDITION ASSESSMENT
: A physical condition assessment may be conducted if the applicant does not meet current height and weight standards.

STEP 4 - FINAL INTERVIEWS
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After completing all preceding steps, the applicant will be interviewed by the Director of the Academy or designee.

STEP 5 - APPLICANT SELECTION
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Selected applicants will be eligible to attend the approximately 25-week training. Class size is limited.

STEP 6 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
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Applicants must have a physical examination by their own physician and a drug screening submitted to one of the County’s selected testing sites. Exams are at the applicant’s expense and must be successfully completed. Exams will be based on the Academy’s approved physical evaluation forms.

Applicants shall provide proof of personal medical insurance to cover the period of training at the Academy prior to the first day of class.

Veterans’ benefits are available to those police recruits who qualify.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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The Board of Police Commissioners resolved that, subject to all applicable State and Federal statutory or judicial exemptions, all qualified applicants for employment and/or advancement, whether commissioned or civilian, shall be given equal opportunity for consideration, selection, appointment and retention, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation.