Law and Public Safety

The St. Louis County Police Department offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities to candidates who have the skill and determination to succeed in the exciting profession of law enforcement.
No Residency Requirement
Applications Accepted on a Continuous Basis
Download an Informational Brochure: Start an Exciting Career with the St. Louis County Police Department (PDF - 556K) View an Introductory Video About the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy: The Academy Challenge

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Position Information
Employee Benefits Package
Pre-Employment Drug Guidelines - All Positions
Personal Appearance Guidelines - All Positions
Public Safety Dispatcher	Commissioned Police Officer
Essential Functions For Public Safety Dispatcher	Open Enrollment Recruit Program
Police Report Clerk - CARE Operator	Essential Functions For Commissioned Police Officer
Essential Functions For Police Report Clerk - CARE Operator	Physical Agility Entrance Exam
Police Records Clerk	Height/Weight Standards - Police and Security Officers
Essential Functions For Police Records Clerk	Security Officer
Police Intern	Essential Functions For Security Officers
Forensic Scientist II - DNA Analyst
Mobile Technology Specialist
Individuals interested in any of the specialist/professional positions above can print and complete the downloadable Application for Police Department available below. Questions regarding the application can be directed to the Personnel Services Unit at (314) 615-4273.

Downloadable Applications and Forms

Resumes received will only be used as supplemental information to the required application. Application for Police Department (Police Officer / Police Recruit / Open Enrollment / All Civilian Positions) Applicants interested in being considered for the Police Academy's Recruit Basic Training Class are encouraged to submit their application three months prior to the beginning of a class. ** A list of currently scheduled classes can be found here. **

Waiver for Experienced Officers This form may be downloaded and printed. It is a waiver of liability for any consequences resulting from discovery of adverse information during the background investigation which may then be shared with the applicant's current employer. To be considered for employment as a police officer with this Department, all applicants currently employed as police officers and who are applying for a police officer position must submit this completed and signed form at the time their application is submitted.

Application for Police Internship

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