Police Officer Requirements – Missouri

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Minimum Requirements to be a Police Officer in Missouri

• is twenty one (21) years of age
• is a United States citizen
• is the holder of a valid high school diploma or its equivalent
• is a graduate of a Basic Law Enforcement Training Center
• has passed the Missouri Peace Officer License Exam
• has no criminal history as outlined in Section 590.080.1 and Section 590.100.1, RSMo.