• Missoula Reserve Officer Testing Information

    City of Missoula, MT (Missoula, MT)


    Missoula Reserve Officer Testing Information

     

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    Missoula Reserve Officer Testing Information

     

    Salary

     

    $42.63 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Missoula, Montana

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular, Intermittent

     

    Job Number

     

    00591

     

    Department

     

    Police Department Civilian

     

    Opening Date

     

    09/16/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/31/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

     

    Overview

     

    Reserve Officer Testing Information

     

    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.

     

    Reserve Officers gain valuable experience in police operations, courtroom procedures, and public safety responsibilities. This role is an excellent opportunity for those pursuing a future career as a Police Officer with MPD, or for individuals who want to support the department’s mission of delivering professional police service and enhancing the quality of life in Missoula. Reserve Officers play a direct and entrusted role in public service and enforcement, helping to build community trust, ensure safety, and contribute to a more livable Missoula community.

     

    While this is a part-time position, onboarding begins with a 6-week, full-time (40 hours per week) in-house training program. Upon successful completion, Reserve Officers move to part-time status with flexible shifts of 10–30 hours per week, scheduled based on availability.

    Starting Pay:

    + Starting wage is $42.63/hour. Wage increases to $45.83/hour as of July 1, 2026.

    + Works a minimum average 20 hours per week

    Competitive Benefits:

    + V acation and sick leave earned based on hours worked

    + Health insurance prorated based on hours worked

    + Flexible schedule to accommodate school, work, and life schedules, within operational needs

    Qualification s for Appointment:

    + Must have resided in the state continuously for at least 1 year prior to the appointment , and in the county where the appointment is made for a period of at least 6 months prior to the date of appointment.

    + Must be available for initial 6-weeks of on-boarding process (240 hours)

     

    SOMEDAY STARTS NOW! For more information and to r egister for Reserve Officer Applicant Testing on (https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/364/Employment) October 25 , 2025.

     

    Can't make the October 25th testing? Speak to a recruiter about an alternative testing date. (https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/896/Register-for-the-next-testing)

     

    This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

    The City of Missoula will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

    + Market-Competitive Salary

    + Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities

    + $0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage

    + $10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy

    + Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident

    + Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan (http://mpera.mt.gov/) with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program

    + Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

    + Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

    + The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

     

    Additional benefits package information is available here (https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/53956/Benefits-at-a-Glance?bidId=) .

     

    Employer

     

    City of Missoula

     

    Address

     

    435 Ryman Street

     

    Human Resources

     

    Missoula, Montana, 59802

     

    Phone

     

    406-552-6130

     

    Website

     

    https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/

     

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