How to Apply for Columbia Police Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Columbia Police Department. Applications for the position of Police Officer are accepted year round. We offer two to three testing opportunities per year. Written notification of selection process dates and required materials will be sent to applicants who have submitted an application.

In order to be considered for a Police Officer position with the Columbia Police Department, please submit the following to the City of Columbia Human Resources Department:

1. A COMPLETE AND UP TO DATE APPLICATION
   
2. An OFFICIAL CERTIFIED COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT from an accredited
   college verifying completion of a minimum of 60 hours of college course work.
   (PHOTO COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)
   
3. Military discharge papers (DD214), if applicable
   
4. A COMPLETE PRELIMINARY BACKGROUND BOOKLET
   

It is the applicant’s responsibility to read all instructions carefully and ensure that all documents are completed as directed and submitted to the Human Resources Department prior to established deadlines.

Send Applications to:

CITY OF COLUMBIA, MO
HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO  65205

DO NOT SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO THE COLUMBIA POLICE DEPT.