THE DEPARTMENT OFFERS:
- A highly respected professional Department and staff
- A Department demonstrating excellence in law enforcement by maintaining an accredited status through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and the Georgia Accreditation Commission
- Advanced computer and communications systems including computer-aided dispatch (CADS)
- A modern in-house fitness center
- Quality uniforms and equipment
- Continuous career advancement opportunities
STARTING SALARIES - Patrol Officer
| High School Diploma / GED |
$34,659.63 |
| Associates Degree or its equivalent |
$35,451.12 |
| Baccalaureate Degree |
$35,451.12 + $1,200/year |
| Master's Degree |
$35,451.12 + $2,400/year |
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| Special Incentives |
| Signing Bonus |
$2,000* |
| Relocation Assist. (50+ miles) |
Up to $1,000** |
Comments:
* - $2,000 signing bonus is divided into $500 increments, paid over an 18-month period.
** - To receive relocation assistance, all receipts must be kept. (See page 20 in the downloadable application above.)
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BENEFITS:
If you are interested in becoming a member of our team and enjoying the benefits of a gratifying career in Public Safety, we encourage you to join the Columbus Police Department. Should you feel the need to heed the call to civic duty, you will be rewarded justly:
- * Up to 20 days paid vacation per year
- * 13 days sick leave per year
- * 10 paid holidays
- * 18 days military leave per year
- * Salary raises based on education and merit system
- * Health insurance (with dependant coverage)
- * Full salary while training at police academy
- * Take home car plan
- * Uniform and equipment provided
- * Complete banking services with credit union
- * Eligible for State retirement/deferred compensation program
- * Retirement funded 100% by the City
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