Reserve Officer

Reserve Police Officer - Regular Intermittent position The Missoula Police Department is seeking motivated individuals to serve as Reserve Officers, providing courtroom bailiff duties for Municipal Court and security at City Council meetings. This flexible, part-time role offers hands-on law enforcement experience while accommodating school, work, and life schedules. Details: Deadline for completing the application is Sunday, October 4, 2026, 11:59 PM MST Online Written Examination Requirement Applicants for the Reserve Officer position must first submit a City of Missoula Application. After application is submitted, eligible candidates will be advanced to the next step in the selection process. Candidates who move forward will receive instructions regarding the required online written examination through the agency's designated testing provider. The testing provider will contact candidates directly to schedule the examination. Candidates should be aware that completion of the online written examination requires payment of $25 testing fee, which is paid directly to the testing provider prior to testing. For complete details regarding the hiring process, testing dates and requirements, timelines, and other important candidate information, applicants should review the Reserve Officer employment webpage on the Missoula Police Department's website . Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT) Requirement A valid Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT) score is required as part of the Reserve Officer selection process. Candidates are encouraged to complete the MPAT prior to their in-person interview. The Missoula Police Department will accept valid MPAT scores completed through other Montana law enforcement agencies. For candidates who complete the MPAT prior to their in-person interview, the MPAT score must be valid as of December 13, 2026. MPAT scores are valid for six months from the date of completion. Candidates who have completed a MPAT through another Montana law enforcement agency must contact the agency that administered the test and request that their official MPAT score be emailed directly to Diana Dattilo no later than 11:59 pm MST on December 13, 2026. MPAT scores submitted directly by applicants will not be accepted. Candidates who do not have a valid MPAT score by the time of their in-person interview will be required to complete the MPAT on the day of their in-person interview. Successful completion of the MPAT is required to continue in the hiring process. For complete MPAT requirements, submission instructions, deadlines, and testing information, applicant should review the Reserve Officer Employment webpage on the Missoula Police Department website. The City of Missoula will not accept incomplete or late applications. It is in your best interest to review the accuracy of your application before submitting your application for consideration. No additional documents are required at the time of application and will not be forwarded to the Hiring Committee for review. Please do not attach unrequested files to your application. Cover Letters and Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application. If you have specific questions about the process and future interview scheduling, please contact Diana Dattilo with the Missoula Police Department at dattilod@ci.missoula.mt.us or by calling 406-552-6339. The Application and Pre-Screening Short Form may take up to a full hour or more to complete.<span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; te