"POLICE OFFICER"

Hiring Department

MU Police Department

Job Description

Overview:

At the University of Missouri Police Department, law enforcement is about more than just policing — it’s about building community, fostering trust, and protecting the future. As a certified Police Officer at MUPD, you will work in a dynamic, university-centered environment where your contributions matter. With various responsibilities, community engagement, and a supportive team, this is your chance to do meaningful work — and grow while doing it.

What You’ll Do:

• 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, interview witnesses
• Write detailed reports and testify in court as needed
• Make arrests, transport detainees, and complete processing
• Assist with events, traffic control, and community outreach
• Provide first aid and support during crises

Why Join MUPD?

• Case Ownership: Officers often manage incidents from start to finish
• Broad Community Interaction: Work with students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals
• Community Trust: Be part of a department known for compassion and professionalism
• Career Flexibility and Growth: Opportunities to train new recruits, serve in specialized roles, and advance into training roles, or leadership.
• Educational Incentives: Tuition discounts for you and your family across the UM System
• Continuous Training Opportunities: Drug Enforcement, DWI, Reporting, Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques

Shift

Shift and Schedule: 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. Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment, but it is required once job is started.

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and Missouri residency required by the date of appointment
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• No felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions
• No alcohol consumption within the last six months due to addiction to alcohol
• No illegal use, manufacture, sale, or cultivation of any controlled substance within the past two years (as defined by Missouri state statute); limited, legal, or experimental marijuana use may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
• No criminal history that would disqualify licensing under Missouri POST requirements, including RSMo Sections 590.080.1 and 590.100.1
• Successful completion of a Missouri POST-approved Basic Law Enforcement Training Center, passage of the Missouri Peace Officer License Exam, and active certification as a peace officer in the State of Missouri
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to type and effectively utilize law enforcement technology systems

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $28.13 - $30.68/hour

Grade: GGS-009

University Title: Police Officer

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

Other Information

Selection Process (3-month timeline):

• Application review and screening
• Committee Interview
• Background investigation, polygraph/voice stress analysis and reference checking
• Chief's Interview
• Conditional offer phase includes psychological and medical evaluations

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and join a department where purpose meets growth. Questions? Contact Lieutenant Jerry Armentrout at (573) 882-5804.

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.