Thank you for contacting the Columbus Division of Police - Recruiting Unit.
Here are our 4 application requirements:
1) You must be 20 years old at the time of application.
2) You must be a United States citizen.
3) You must have a high school diploma or GED.
4) You must have a valid driver’s license.
We are accepting applications now at: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
You will then be invited to take the Civil Service Exam for Police Officer.
Visit the Civil Service website at https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs/Police-Jobs/Becoming-a-Police-Officer to obtain thorough insight on what to expect during the test and to download the study guide.
Pay begins at $70,692.29/year for recruits selected to receive paid training in the Columbus Division of Police Academy class, and after 48 months growing to $108,291.66/year.
After one year of employment, Columbus Police provides 100% college tuition reimbursement up to a PhD; additionally, promotional opportunities are available after 3 years of service.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to the Recruiting Unit via phone or email.
If you wish to do a ride along and are in town, please click on the following link and look for Citizen Ride Along: https://new.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/public-safety/police/citizenridealongintroformupdated.pdf
Tattoo Policy
Directive 11.01- Professional Appearance
Division personnel:
(1) Shall have no visible tattoos on the head, neck, or hands unless
they are cosmetic in nature (for example, wedding bands,
eyebrows, eyeliner, etc.) and otherwise conform with and do
not violate the Division’s grooming and appearance policies.
(2) Shall have no tattoos (visible or not visible) that depict obscene,
gang-related, extremist, or otherwise offensive images, which may
bring the Division into disrepute.
We look forward to hearing from you,
The Columbus Division of Police - Recruiting Unit
Office: 614.645.4642 / Email: jobs@columbuspolice.org
