P.O.S.T. Certifications

A regulatory program with responsibility for licensing peace officers, ensuring compliance with peace officer continuing education requirements, and conducting investigations for disciplining the licenses of peace officers.

P.O.S.T. Certifications Classes

P.O.S.T. Certifications Classes

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Handgun Qual

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 1-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training, Private Lessons1 Hour
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Shotgun Qual

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 1-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training, Private Lessons1 Hour
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POST AR Armorer

The program will provide an in-depth understanding of all components, parts, and maintenance of the AR-15/M-4 Rifle.
Law Enforcement Training16 Hours (2 Days)
A person wearing ear protection aims a rifle at a paper target at an indoor shooting range during POST AR-15 qualification in St. Louis. The scene is slightly blurred, focusing on the shooter and the firearm.

AR-15 Rifle Qual

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 1-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training, Private Lessons1 Hour
Four uniformed police officers practice aiming handguns at an indoor shooting range, standing in a line behind blue barrels with gear placed on top. They wear ear protection and safety glasses.

POST Red Dot

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 7-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms, and 1-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Technical Studies for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training8 Hours
Several uniformed officers wearing headphones observe as one person completes a POST practical pistol qualification at an indoor shooting range in St. Louis; equipment and safety gear are visible in the scene.

POST Practical Pistol

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 8-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training8 Hours

LEOSA

This qualification is approved for retired law enforcement eligible for HR218/LEOSA certification.
Advanced, Private Lessons1 Hour
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OC Course

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 4-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Development for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training4 Hours
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POST Baton

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 4-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Development for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training4 Hours

P.O.S.T. Qualifications Information

These courses are Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized qualifications for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers except as noted below:

The Red Dot course is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms (7 hours) and Technical Studies (1 hour) for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.

The Irritant Projector and Baton courses are Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized qualifications for Continuing Education Skills: Development for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.