Missoula · Montana · City / town police

Missoula Police Department

Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.

Information last reviewed . Hiring status: not verified.

What we have researched

Published entry-level officer base
$45.83/hour; $95,326.40/year

Effective July 1, 2026 · Reviewed 2026-10-20. Base pay is not total compensation.

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Researched hiring process & preparation

Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-20. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

Not yet researched separately. Confirm eligibility and disqualifiers in the current employer announcement.

Lateral entry

Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.

Recruiting contact

Recruiter connection forms are linked on the official employment page.

Hiring outline

  1. Read the entry-level or POST-certified application track.
  2. Entry-level guidance lists written and physical testing, interviews, background and clinical screening.

Physical testing

The department uses MPAT. Confirm current score validity and submission instructions.

Benefits

The source describes health coverage, leave, retirement and incentives; individual eligibility varies.

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

The source still displays an expired October 4 entry-level deadline. Do not treat its 'accepting applications' heading as an active opening. Academy-stage pay has not been separately confirmed and is excluded from recruit-rate sorting.

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Sources and review dates by topic

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  • Lateral entry: Separate source check not recorded
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  • Physical testing: Separate source check not recorded
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  • Recruiting contact: Separate source check not recorded
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Official recruiting resources

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Frequently asked questions

What salary information is available for Missoula Police Department?

Published entry-level officer base: $45.83/hour; $95,326.40/year. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.

What hiring process does Missoula Police Department describe?

Read the entry-level or POST-certified application track. Entry-level guidance lists written and physical testing, interviews, background and clinical screening.

What physical testing information is available for Missoula Police Department?

The department uses MPAT. Confirm current score validity and submission instructions.

What benefits information is available for Missoula Police Department?

The source describes health coverage, leave, retirement and incentives; individual eligibility varies.

Is Missoula Police Department hiring now?

Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.

When was this Missoula Police Department research reviewed?

This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-20. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.

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