Unpaid Police Recruit (Academy Open Enrollment)

St. Louis County (MO) • Clayton, MO

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About The Position

If you do not meet the qualifications to be a police officer for the St. Louis County Police Department, you may want to consider applying for an open enrollment recruit position at the County and Municipal Police Academy. This position will afford you the opportunity to be considered for employment by municipalities throughout the St. Louis region. Applicants who do not meet qualifications for employment as a St. Louis County Police Recruit may apply for an Open Enrollment position in an upcoming basic training class. Applications are reviewed by the Basic Training Supervisor at the discretion of the Academy Director to determine eligibility dependent on available positions. Questions regarding this program and whether or not you are eligible should be directed to a Recruitment Officer: [phone] or [phone]. Please note that applicants who meet the following minimum qualifications and also successfully complete the selection process, as outlined below, are eligible to attend a Police Recruit Basic Training Class. Admission to the Police Recruit Basic Training class and completion of the program does not guarantee employment as a police officer or automatically qualify an applicant for employment. An agency may have other minimum qualifications and steps in their police recruit or police officer selection process that must be successfully completed by the applicant, to be eligible for hire by that agency. Applicants are encouraged to contact any and all potential employers and identify all requirements for employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age or reach 21 by the completion of the academy training course.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Documentary proof of high school education or a State High School Equivalency certificate.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
• Must be free from conviction of a Felony; Class 'A' Misdemeanor conviction will cause immediate dismissal.
• Must possess a valid State Driver's License with five or less points on driving record.
• Must not have a 'Dishonorable' or 'Bad Conduct' discharge from military service.

Responsibilities

• Complete online application.
• Initial processing of applicants including review of application and check for minimum qualifications.
• Physical condition assessment if the applicant does not meet height and weight standards.
• Final interviews with the Director of the Academy or designee.
• Selection and notification of applicants eligible to attend training.
• Physical examination and drug screening at the applicant's expense.
• Provide proof of personal medical insurance prior to the first day of class.

Benefits

• Veterans' benefits available for qualifying police recruits.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees