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Key Facts: MO POST Exam
70%
Qualifying Score
11 CSR 75-13.050(5)
120 days
Window to Achieve a Qualifying Score After Applying
11 CSR 75-13.050(3)
30 days
Retake Window After a First or Second Failure
11 CSR 75-13.050(6)
600 hours
Minimum Class A Basic Training
11 CSR 75-14.030
The Missouri Peace Officer License Exam (MPOLE) tests knowledge across Missouri-specific criminal law and procedure, constitutional rights, patrol operations, use of force standards, traffic law, investigation techniques, and professional ethics from the POST mandatory basic training curriculum. Missouri POST publishes no official item count or time limit; the qualifying score is 70% correct, and it must be achieved within 120 days of applying for a peace officer license (11 CSR 75-13.050).
Sample MO POST Practice Questions
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1Under Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo), what is the classification of first-degree murder in Missouri?
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3Under Missouri theft law (RSMo 570.030), what mental state is required?
4What constitutes robbery under Missouri law?
5Under Missouri law, what is an inchoate offense?
6Under Missouri self-defense law (RSMo 563.031 (Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground)), when may a person use force?
7What constitutes aggravated assault under Missouri law?
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9What distinguishes battery from assault under Missouri law?
10Under Missouri law, what constitutes identity theft?
About the MO POST Exam
The Missouri Peace Officer License Exam (MPOLE) is administered by the Missouri POST Program (Department of Public Safety) to license peace officer candidates. The exam covers Missouri-specific criminal law, constitutional law, patrol operations, criminal procedure, use of force, traffic law, investigations, and professional ethics drawn from the POST mandatory basic training curriculum. Most candidates test after a POST-certified basic training course, though licensure can also be qualified through recognized federal, military, or out-of-state training or the Veteran Peace Officer Point Scale.
Exam sponsor: Missouri POST Program (Department of Public Safety). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Written exam — Missouri POST publishes no item count or time limit
Time Limit
Not published
Passing Score
70%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Administrative Procedures
Orientation, rules and regulations, and basic study skills that open the POST Commission's mandatory Class A basic training curriculum. Missouri POST publishes no MPOLE domain weights; these sections mirror the official 600-hour curriculum the exam draws from.
Legal Studies
Constitutional law (32 hrs) including searches, seizures, Miranda, and arrest; Missouri statutory law (32 hrs) including the criminal code and use-of-force justification; and traffic law (13 hrs).
Interpersonal Perspectives
Ethics and professionalism, domestic violence response, child abuse and neglect, and human behavior including tactical communications, cultural diversity, and dealing with aggressive behavior.
Technical Studies
Patrol and jail management, homeland security, traffic accident investigation and DWI, criminal investigation and crime scene processing, report writing, juvenile justice, and first responder.
Skill Development
Defensive tactics, firearms, law enforcement driving, and physical fitness — practical skill areas of basic training tested mainly through academy practical examinations.
Preparing for the MO POST Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: Written exam — Missouri POST publishes no item count or time limit
- Time limit: Not published
- Exam / certification fees: No statewide fee published Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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MO POST: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri POST exam?
The Missouri POST exam is the Missouri Peace Officer License Exam (MPOLE), the state licensing test administered by the Missouri POST Program (Department of Public Safety). It tests knowledge of Missouri criminal law, constitutional procedures, patrol operations, use of force, and professional standards required for a peace officer license. Applicants for Class R (reserve) and Class D licenses do not take the MPOLE (11 CSR 75-13.050).
How many questions are on the Missouri POST exam?
Missouri POST does not publish an official item count or time limit for the MPOLE; the current Peace Officer Licensing Handbook prints only sample multiple-choice items. The qualifying score is 70% correct, and you must achieve it within 120 days of applying for your peace officer license (11 CSR 75-13.050).
What is the cost of the Missouri POST exam?
Missouri POST publishes no statewide MPOLE fee. Individual test sites may charge their own sitting fee, and the fee for fingerprinting through the Missouri State Highway Patrol is the applicant's responsibility. Basic training academy tuition is separate.
Can I retake the Missouri POST exam if I fail?
Yes. Under 11 CSR 75-13.050(6) you may retake the MPOLE within 30 days after notification of a first failure and within 30 days after a second failure. After a third failure — or if you miss a 30-day retake window — you must either wait one year after notification or attend and graduate from a basic training course, then take the MPOLE as if for the first time.