How do you get MN POST certified?

Becoming a Minnesota Peace Officer

  1. Complete pre-service education and training. You can obtain a two or four-year degree or certificate.
  2. Apply for and pass the Peace Officer Licensing Exam.
  3. Meet the Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) standards and be appointed by a law enforcement agency.

How many questions are on the Mn post?

275 multiple
A “blue book” exam after your academic studies and a “red book” exam after practical skills training or the current single bubble test with 275 multiple choice questions.

What is a Mn post license?

officer education the student must take and pass the POST Board’s Peace. Officer Licensing Examination to become eligible to be hired as a peace officer. A peace officer license is issued to the individual upon being hired as a peace officer by a Minnesota law enforcement agency.

How many times can you take the MN POST test?

Exam Retakes Students who fail the exam will be allowed to retake the exam two times before they are referred back to their schools for remedial education. Students must reapply and pay the exam fee again and be signed-off on by their coordinator each time they take the exam.

Is the MN POST test multiple choice?

The examination consists of multiple-choice questions written in English. Upon making a successful application to MN POST, by completing application forms found on the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training web site (https://dps.mn.gov/entity/post/ forms/Pages/default.

How long is Minnesota Police Academy?

16 weeks
Recruits will complete 16 weeks of training at the Minneapolis Police Academy. Following successful completion of the police academy and passing the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Licensing Exam, recruits will go through additional field training and experience.