Police Officer Recruitment

Make a difference, serve your community! Interested in becoming a Columbus Police officer? Our division offers rewarding careers with outstanding benefits. Help us promote our core values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Enthusiasm.

Multi-language Literature

Your pathway to service begins here! General information pamphlets regarding our Recruitment Unit, and the process of becoming an officer, are now available in the following languages:

• Recruitment Pamphlet (Arabic)(PDF, 1MB)
• Recruitment Pamphlet (Chinese)(PDF, 1MB)
• Recruitment Pamphlet (Nepali)(PDF, 1MB)
• Recruitment Pamphlet (Somali)(PDF, 1MB)
• Recruitment Pamphlet (Spanish)(PDF, 1MB)

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

The Columbus Division of Police offers an attractive wage and benefit package that is competitive with private business and other major police departments. Learn more about our salaries & benefit package.

Cadet Program

The Columbus Division of Police Recruiting Unit offers a three-year Cadet Program. This exploratory and preparatory track is intended for applicants 18-20 years old.

Public Safety Corps

The Public Safety Corps is for young men and women who are interested in a career in law enforcement. Offering experiential learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activities.

Transfer Program

The Columbus Division of Police is currently accepting both in-state and out-of-state transfers. Lean more, HERE(PDF, 317KB) .

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Learn more about the Civilian Careers within Police.