Peace Officer Admission Requirements

A.S. and A.A.S. Degree applicants

To be considered for acceptance into the A.S. Degree, A.A.S. Degree or Skills certificate programs, individuals are required to complete and submit the following POST mandated items. Every individual must complete the following prior to the start of classes:

1. Submit a FREE Online Application for general admission to Minnesota West.
2. Complete and Submit the Peace Officer Program Application.
3. Read and submit the Minimum Selection Standards Affirmation.
4. Read and submit the Physical Fitness Test.
5. Complete and submit the State Vehicle Use Agreement and Consent Form.
6. All new students are required to take the Accuplacer placement test before registering for classes. If you have previous college coursework or have taken an ACT, SAT, MCA, or Accuplacer and have a qualifying high school GPA, you may not need to take the Accuplacer Assessment. Please submit any previous placement test results along with high school and college transcripts, and consult with a Student Services Advisor about your testing options.
   1. An Accuplacer score of 250 in Reading is required for admission into the Peace Officer program. You will need to take an Accuplacer if you don’t have one of the following: 21 in Reading on an ACT, or 480 on SAT and have a qualifying high school GPA of 2.78 or higher. Please contact Trisha.heidebrink@mnwest.edu to schedule your accuplacer.

Once these steps have been completed, contact me to schedule your interview. During this interview, I will assist you with completing the rest of the process to enter the program. 

Additional paperwork that will need to be completed:

• Complete the MMPI-2 test (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2). This process is set up through the Southwestern Mental Health Center and will be set up during the first semester of classes.
• Obtain and submit a printed copy of your criminal history record report (public and private data) from the Minnesota BCA or from the lead state law enforcement agency in your state of legal residence.
• Schedule a physical exam with your physician. Have the physician complete this physical form.

Peace Officer Handbook

Skills Applicants

Students are required to complete and submit the following POST mandated items prior to being accepted into the Skills Certificate program. Every individual must complete the following prior to the start of classes:

1. Submit a FREE Online Application for general admission to Minnesota West.
2. Submit the Peace Officer Program Skills Application.
3. Submit your transcript and PPOE paperwork to Minnesota West.
4. Schedule a physical exam with your physician. Have the physician complete this physical form.

Admissions Confirmation
Upon completion receipt of all forms and documents, your file will be reviewed for admission to the Peace Officer Program at Minnesota West. If you are accepted into the Peace Officer Program, you will be sent a letter of confirmation. If you are not accepted, you will be sent a letter with an explanation.

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