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Make a Difference with St. Louis County Police
Join the most respected police department in the region. Your career, your community, your opportunity to create a safer tomorrow starts here.
Why St. Louis County Police Department?
Our Mission
The mission of the St. Louis County Police Department is to work cooperatively with the public, and within the framework of the Constitution, to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide a safe environment in our neighborhoods.
Our Vision
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in all aspects of policing. Our goal is to be recognized by our community and peers as one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the nation.
What Sets Us Apart?
Choosing the St. Louis County Police Department means choosing a career with unmatched benefits, opportunities, and support. Here’s what makes us one of the most respected police departments in the nation:
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits
Includes maternity and paternity leave, healthcare options, retirement plans, fertility coverage, life insurance, a 7% shift differential for midnight shift, and a generous PTO allowance.
Wellness & Support
Our wellness unit offers peer support, mentoring, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits, providing resources to support mental health, well-being, and professional growth.
Commitment to Excellence
Established in 1955, we’ve grown to a team of over 800 commissioned officers and more than 350 professional staff members, united by our dedication to community safety and innovation in law enforcement.
Continuous Growth Opportunities
From specialized units to leadership development programs, we invest in your success every step of the way.
Serving a Diverse & Dynamic Community
The St. Louis County Police Department proudly serves St. Louis County, one of the most vibrant regions in Missouri.
Population
Over 1 million residents proudly call St. Louis County home.
Coverage
Our department serves 523 square miles of urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Quality of Life
St. Louis County offers a low cost of living, great schools, and cultural opportunities.
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Do you have what it takes?
Become A Police Officer
Minimum Qualifications
Age Requirement
Must be at least 21 years of age, or applicant must reach their 21st birthday by the time of completion of the academy.
Residency
No residency requirement. Must be a citizen of the United States.
Education/Work Experience
You must have either:
A minimum of 32 semester credit hours from an accredited university or college. Both require a cumulative average letter grade of “C” or a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
A high school diploma or GED with one year full-time prior police experience or two years of active military service or four years of National Guard/Reserve service. Police experience can be in a professional staff position with the St. Louis County Police Department designated by the Chief, to include the Department’s Cadet Program.
Five years of successful work experience. Successful work experience is defined as:
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- Continuous full-time employment, averaging 30 hours or more per week; and
- Overall positive reviews of work performance from employers; and
- No negative terminations of employment; and
- Multiple employers are acceptable if the above factors are met.
Out-of-state police officers/military peace officers who possess or obtain State of Missouri POST class “A” certification will be evaluated in conjunction with their education/work experience. Visit the Missouri POST website for additional information.
Vision
Minimum Department standard is 20/200 in each eye, uncorrected; correctable to 20/20 in each eye, and is free of color blindness.
Arrest Record
Free from conviction of a Felony or any other criminal offense that would prohibit the applicant from obtaining a Missouri POST Class “A” license, if none currently held. All convictions for a Class “A” Misdemeanor will be cause for a review and authorization from the Chief of Police.
Driver’s License
Possess a valid operator’s license at the time of appointment and have five (5) or fewer points against their operator’s license at the time of application.
Illegal Drug Use
Has not used any illegal controlled substance as defined by the Missouri State or Federal statutes, excluding marijuana, within one (1) year prior to date of submission of application.
Military
Must not have a Dishonorable or Bad Conduct Discharge from the military service. Honorable Discharge and General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) are accepted. Discharges other than honorable shall be reviewed on an individual basis, if applicable.
Competitive Selection Process
Under the regulations of the Police Department, all appointments to the St. Louis County Police Department are made through a continuously open, competitive hiring process conducted under the supervision of the Personnel Services Unit. Online applications are accepted anytime at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis?keywords=Police. Paper applications are welcomed between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Each applicant must successfully complete each stage of the selection process before proceeding to the next step.
The hiring process takes about 2-3 months to complete.
* Employees of the Department are on probation for 12 months. Officers receive bi-weekly pay. Starting pay for experienced officers and the full pay matrix is shown below.
Available Positions
Explore the opportunities we’re offering to make a meaningful impact.
Choose Your Path:
Commissioned
Professional/Civilian
- Police Facility Systems Manager
- Police Mobile Technology Specialists
- Police Public Safety Dispatcher/First Responder
- Police Report Clerk (CARE)
- Police Records Clerk
- Police Warrant Clerk
- Police Cadet (Non-Academy Position)
- Police Security Officer
- Police Regional Information & Intelligence Center (RIIC) Investigator
- Police Explorer
2025 Police Officer Salary Schedule
Competitive Pay & Benefits
| Officer Classification | Annual Base Salary | Annual Salary with Associate’s Degree | Annual Salary with Bachelor’s Degree | Annual Salary with Master’s Degree | Annual Salary with Doctorate Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 0 | $62,004 | $63,204 | $64,404 | $66,804 | $69,204 |
| Step 1 | $62,940 | $64,140 | $65,340 | $67,740 | $70,140 |
| Step 2 | $63,876 | $65,076 | $66,276 | $68,676 | $71,076 |
| Step 3 | $64,833 | $66,033 | $67,233 | $69,633 | $72,033 |
| Step 4 | $66,144 | $67,344 | $68,544 | $70,944 | $73,344 |
| Step 5 | $70,761 | $71,961 | $73,161 | $75,561 | $77,961 |
| Step 6 | $72,176 | $73,376 | $74,576 | $76,976 | $79,376 |
| Step 7 | $73,632 | $74,832 | $76,032 | $78,432 | $80,832 |
| Step 8 | $75,108 | $76,308 | $77,508 | $79,908 | $82,308 |
| Step 9 | $76,606 | $77,806 | $79,006 | $81,406 | $83,806 |
| Step 10 | $81,952 | $83,152 | $84,352 | $86,752 | $89,152 |
| Step 11 | $83,595 | $84,795 | $85,995 | $88,395 | $90,795 |
| Step 12 | $85,262 | $86,462 | $87,662 | $90,062 | $92,462 |
| Step 13 | $92,352 | $93,552 | $94,752 | $97,152 | $99,552 |
Recruits earn $19.31/hour with full benefits while attending the six-month basic training academy.
Pay increases after graduation and with proof of completed degrees.
Pay plan effective January 1, 2025.
Ready to Serve? Let's Talk.
Contact Our Staff
Officer Kim Haus
(314) 250-1262
khaus@stlouiscountymo.gov
Officer Micah Shelton
(636) 628-1070
mshelton@stlouiscountymo.gov
Division of Human Resources
Ms. Julie Wagner
Executive Director
(314) 615-4274
jwagner@stlouiscountymo.gov
Personnel Services Unit
Lieutenant Brad Bland
Commander
(314) 615-7109
bbland@stlouiscountymo.gov
Sergeant Kim Minor
(314) 615-7811
kminor2@stlouiscountymo.gov
Recruitment Office
Recruitment@stlouiscountymo.gov
Call, Text, or Email Officer Haus or Officer Shelton
Internship Program
Sherry Brackins
Intern Coordinator
(314) 615-4252
SBrackins@stlouiscountymo.gov
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. We accept applications on a coutinuous basis and there is no residency requirement for commissioned officers and professional staff positions.
For more information, contact the Division of Human Resources at 314-615-4273.
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