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Peace Officer Program

The Peace Officer Programs at Minnesota West, Worthington campus, provides two-year Peace Officer Degrees in Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Associate of Science (A.S.), and a Skills Certificate that is offered during the summer. The curriculum has been designed in collaboration with the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board learning objectives and is Minnesota POST Board approved. The degree programs are designed to meet the Minnesota State colleges and universities transfer pathways to allow full degree credit transfer to State Universities.

Application Procedure

A.S. and A.A.S. Degree applicants
To be considered for acceptance into the A.S., A.A.S. degree or Skills Certificate programs, individuals are required to complete and submit the following POST mandated items prior to being accepted into the Peace Officer program. Every individual must complete the following prior to the start of classes:

  1. Complete the 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. Schedule a physical exam with your physician. Have the physician complete this physical form.

Once these steps have been completed, contact the Peace Officer Program to schedule an interview with the Coordinator of the Peace Officer Program. At this interview, the Coordinator will assist you with completing the rest of the process to enter the program.

Additional paperwork that will need to be completed are:

  • Complete the MMPI-2 test (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2). This process is set up through 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.

SKILLS Certificate applicants
To be considered for acceptance into the Skills Certificate programs, individuals are required to complete and submit the following POST mandated items prior to being accepted into the Peace Officer program. Every individual must complete the following prior to the start of classes:

  1. Complete the online application for general admission to Minnesota West.
  2. Complete and 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 receipt of all 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. 

See the Peace Officer webpage for more information.

Questions?
Contact: Ronald Schwint, Peace Officer Program Coordinator
507-372-3405
ronald.schwint@mnwest.edu