Respectful, Professional, Ethical Service to All

The Public Safety Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council is responsible for establishing basic and advanced qualification and training standards for employment of Montana’s public safety officers, as defined in 44-4-401, MCA.

In addition, the Council:

  • Conducts and approves training;
  • Provides for the certification and re-certification of public safety officers; and
  • Is responsible for the suspension or revocation of certification of public safety officers.

To learn more about what POST does, please review our current Annual Report.

Montana Public Safety Portal

POST has changed how transcripts are accessed.

If you have questions, or if you are not currently employed with an agency and you need a copy of your POST transcript, please contact POST staff.

  • Click here to view a short, video training regarding use of the portal. 
  • POST Staff have also prepared a user guide for easy reference.
Access the Montana Public Safety Portal

Beginning July 1, 2025, POST will no longer accept forms from public safety officers or public safety administrators if they are not are not submitted through the Montana Public Safety Portal. 

POST

Our Mission

To ensure competency and promote quality performance by public safety officers by establishing, maintaining, and promoting excellence in standards and training.

Our Vision

The public is safe, secure, and has confidence in and respect for Montana Public Safety Officers.