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Police Officer

UMSL
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
Hiring Department

UMSL Police
Job Description

Enforces university regulations and city and state laws as they apply to university property and designated areas.
Performs routine tasks as assigned using existing procedures, practices, techniques, etc.
Patrols, inspects, supervises, responds to, etc., routine Institutional Safety and/or police operations
Performs standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, resourcing, etc., as necessary
Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems and/or correct standard, routine issues
Conducts preliminary investigations, collecting and preserving evidence, etc.
Has limited impact on own work team
Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet established deadlines
Exchanges straightforward information
Develop working relationships with various teams/parties
Maintains confidentiality and sensitivity to the audience/situation
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Shift

40 hours, rotating shifts
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. A valid Missouri operator's license (for positions at UMKC only, valid Kansas operator's license acceptable). Must obtain and maintain Missouri POST certification in accordance with current state requirements. Certification may be required prior to appointment and is mandatory once employed.

Preferred Qualifications

30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university, OR 2 years of federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge OR 2 years of experience as a full-time POST-certified peace officer
Anticipated Hiring Range

22.00-26.45
Application Materials

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
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 email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu .

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