<h1>Police Officer</h1><h5>University of Missouri</h5>in Columbia, MO<h5>Apply Now Type:</h5>Full-Time<h5>Salary:</h5><h5>Salary Range:</h5>$28.13 - $30.68/hour<h5>Posted:</h5>05/02/2025<h5>Category:</h5><h5>Police and Public Safety What You'll Do:</h5><ul><li>Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, bicycle, or foot</li><li>Respond to incidents, emergencies, and public assistance calls</li><li>Enforce laws, university rules, and traffic regulations</li><li>Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses</li><li>Write detailed reports and testify in court as needed</li><li>Make arrests, transport detainees, and complete processing</li><li>Assist with events, traffic control, and community outreach</li><li>Provide first aid and support during crises</li></ul><h5>Shift Shift and Schedule:</h5>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. MMinimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. A valid Missouri operator's license (for positions at UMKC only, valid Kansas operator's license acceptable). Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment, but it is required once job is started.<h5>Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:</h5><ul><li>U. SS. citizenship and Missouri residency required by the date of appointment</li><li>Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment</li><li>No felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions</li><li>No alcohol consumption within the last six months due to addiction to alcohol</li><li>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</li><li>No criminal history that would disqualify licensing under Missouri POST requirements, including RSMo Sections 590.080.1 and 590.100.1</li><li>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</li><li>Bachelor's degree preferred</li><li>Ability to type and effectively utilize law enforcement technology systems</li></ul><h5>Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range:</h5>$28.13 - $30.68/hour<h5>Grade:</h5>GGS-009<h5>University Title:</h5>Police Officer Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Other Information Selection Process (3-month timeline):<ul><li>Application review and screening</li><li>Committee Interview</li><li>Background investigation, polygraph/voice stress analysis and reference checking</li><li>Chief's Interview</li><li>Conditional offer phase includes psychological and medical evaluations</li></ul>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. uumsystem. eedu/totalrewards/benefits. EEqual 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. AApply Now

Educational fee discounts available for employees across all four University of Missouri System campuses as part of the comprehensive benefits package.

Police Officer
University of Missouri
in Columbia, MO
<h5>Apply Now Type:</h5> Full-Time
<h5>Salary:</h5> <h5>Salary Range:</h5> $28.13 - $30.68/hour
<h5>Posted:</h5> 05/02/2025
<h5>Category:</h5> <h5>Police and Public Safety What You'll Do:</h5>
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
<h5>Shift Shift and Schedule:</h5> 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 (for positions at UMKC only, valid Kansas operator's license acceptable). Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment, but it is required once job is started. <h5>Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:</h5>
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
<h5>Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range:</h5> $28.13 - $30.68/hour <h5>Grade:</h5> GGS-009 <h5>University Title:</h5> 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
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.
Apply Now