Overview

Are you ready to begin a career that makes a real impact? The University of Missouri Police Department (MUPD) is looking for individuals driven by purpose, service, and community to join our team as Police Officer Trainees. This full-time, entry-level role offers paid academy training and a pathway to becoming a fully sworn Police Officer.

What You'll Do as a Trainee

Attend and successfully complete an approved Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy.
Prepare for and pass the Missouri POST licensing exam.
Participate in training, mentorship, and departmental orientation while at the academy.
Support non-sworn department functions as assigned.

Upon successful completion of academy training and POST certification, Trainees are promoted to Police Officer and enter the department’s Field Training Program.

What You’ll Do as a Police Officer

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

Overview

What You'll Do as a Trainee

Attend and successfully complete an approved Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy.
Prepare for and pass the Missouri POST licensing exam.
Participate in training, mentorship, and departmental orientation while at the academy.
Support non-sworn department functions as assigned.

Upon successful completion of academy training and POST certification, Trainees are promoted to Police Officer and enter the department’s Field Training Program.

What You’ll Do as a Police Officer

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

Overview

What You'll Do as a Trainee

Attend and successfully complete an approved Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy.
Prepare for and pass the Missouri POST licensing exam.
Participate in training, mentorship, and departmental orientation while at the academy.
Support non-sworn department functions as assigned.

Upon successful completion of academy training and POST certification, Trainees are promoted to Police Officer and enter the department’s Field Training Program.

What You’ll Do as a Police Officer

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

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

University of Missouri - Columbia

1107 University Ave, Columbia, MO 65201, USA