Police Department

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Welcome to the Missoula Police Department website, your access portal to information and assistance from some of the finest men and women in the Missoula community. Whether you're browsing here for news on the latest in crime occurrences, or seeking employment advice from around the globe, we are here to serve you.

Visit our site regularly and watch as we continue to bring greater transparency to the professional police force Missoula has. We invite you to check out volunteer and employment opportunities, research crime statistics, view crime maps, read Department policies, and follow the activities of all the Police employees who aspire to our commitment of serving the community with honor, valor, and pride. Most importantly, make sure we receive feedback and let us know how to better interact and improve public safety for our magnificent community.

SOMEDAY STARTS NOW! Hiring Police Officers: $88K Starting Pay -- $95K by 2026!

  1. 1 Training/ and Skill Development - We invest in you!
  2. 2 competitive wage.benefits
  3. 3 career.advancement
  4. 4 purpose.service

SOMEDAY STARTS NOW!

  • For more information and to Speak to a Recruiter about the alternative police testing date of November 1, 2025. 

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Situational Awareness and Civilian Response to Active Attack Class for General Public

The Missoula Police Department has partnered with the Lifelong Learning Center and Texas State University to offer training for the general public. You'll gain strategies, guidance, and a proven plan to help you survive active attack situations and other critical incidents. FREE classes are scheduled through February 2026. Click for details.