Police Officer

Police Officer

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

Type

Full Time

Salary

Salary Range: $28.13 – $30.68/hour

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

How to Apply

Please visit our career page and apply directly on our website.