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CITY OF COLUMBIA Police Officer in Columbia, Missouri
The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking highly motivated and dependable individuals willing to provide a professional level of police services to our community.
The starting salary forMissouri POST Certifiedofficers is$57, 200($27.50per hour plus a shift differential of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked from 6:00 pm - 6:00 am).**
*Not POST Certified?Your academy tuition is paid for and the salary for non-POST Certified officers (Police Officers in Training - while attending the police academy) is $42,717 ($20.54 per hour plus a shift differential of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked from 6:00 pm - 6:00 am).*
As a City of Columbia, Missouri employee, you will receive one of the best employment benefit packages in the state.
NOTE -An online police officer test is required for all applicants. After you have submitted your application and resume, you will receive an email with additional information from hr@como.gov and an email with a test link from testgenius.com.
Please follow all instructions in the emails. You will need to complete the online test before 11:59 pm CST on May 3, 2024.
You will also need access to a laptop or desktop computer to complete the required test. DO NOT use a cellphone, tablet or Chromebook to take the test.**
Upon achieving a passing score the required online test, you will be notified of the next steps.**
The purpose of this job is to enforce the law and protect citizens within the community. Detects and prevents crime in assigned area and completes administrative duties as required. Participates in training and continuing education. Responds to calls, conducts investigations, promotes problem solving activities, and provides court testimony as necessary.
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