The St. Louis County Police Department wants to attract more African-Americans to be part of the police force.
The department is hosting testing and consultative sessions on Friday, March 20 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at Hazelwood East Middle School, located at 1865 Dunn Road.
The department offers a benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental and life insurance. It also provides a pension plan, tuition reimbursement and a starting salary of $48,256 annually.
At the sessions, candidates must undergo a physical training assessment and written exam. After completing these steps, the applicants will discuss the entire hiring process with recruiters. For more information about the process, contact Recruitment Officer Kevin Minor at (314) 615-5026, or email kminor@stlouisco.com.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICE OFFICER
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 training course.
RESIDENCY: No residency requirement. Must be a citizen of the United States.
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: You must have either:
1. An associate’s degree or 64 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,
OR
2. A high school diploma or GED with one year full-time prior police experience or two years of military service. Police experience can be in a civilian position with the St. Louis County Police Department designated by the Chief as part of the Department’s Cadet Program.
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 POST website at www.dps.mo.gov/POST/Main/POSTForms.htm for additional information.
HEIGHT AND WEIGHT: Weight must be in proportion to height according to Department standards (see Weight Standards/Approved Chart for Commissioned and Security Officer Employees).
VISION: Minimum Department standard is 20/200 in each eye, uncorrected; correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
ARREST RECORD: Must be free from conviction of a Felony. A Class “A” Misdemeanor conviction will be cause for immediate dismissal from the process, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
DRIVER’S LICENSE: Must possess a valid State Driver’s License by date of employment and have five (5) or less points charged against his/her driving record at time of application.
MILITARY: Must have an “Honorable” discharge, or a discharge “Under Honorable Conditions” if having served in the military.
Physical Agility Assessment
All police applicants are required to take a physical agility assessment examination. The recommended entrance performance standards are listed below. Recruits are required to pass the physical agility examination at mid-term and at graduation as a condition of attendance and graduation. Contact Recruitment Officer Kevin Minor for questions at (314) 615-5026, or email kminor@stlouisco.com.
Applicants should wear appropriate attire for participation in physical activities, i.e. gym shorts, T-shirt, running shoes and gym socks.
Recommended Entry Level Physical Agility Standards
•Run 1.5 Miles: Must run laps on an indoor track within the maximum time allowed
•Sit-ups: Must be completed within one minute – proper form
•Push-ups: Must be completed within one minute – proper form
MEN
Age 21-29 30-39 40-49 50-older
1.5 Mile Run 12:29 12:53 13:50 15:14
Sit-ups 38 35 29 24
Push-ups 29 24 18 13
WOMEN
Age 21-29 30-39 40-49 50-older
1.5 Mile Run 15:05 15:56 17:11 19:10
Sit-ups 32 25 20 14
Push-ups 15 14 11 7