Police Officer - Columbus Police Department

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* Nebraska Certified Officers - $5000 Sign on Bonus.
Keep your current hourly rate of pay comparable to Columbus. Your vacation, sick and comp hours will carry over and you would accrue new hours at beginning of accrual as a new employee.

The City of Columbus has a current job opening and is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer with Civil Service testing taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, be of good moral character, have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions, so they will be eligible to attend the Nebraska Law Enforcement Academy.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass Civil Service Requirements. All probationary officers must satisfactorily qualify for and complete a course at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center as required by Nebraska Statute. The sign on bonus would be paid half at time of hire and the other half after completion of satisfactory probation and FTO Training.

Responsible for patrol and investigation work in protecting life and property and enforcing laws and ordinances in Columbus, Nebraska. Will work a variety of shifts and some weekends. This is a Civil Service position and requires a competitive examination which will take place 9 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Columbus Police Station, 2330 14 St, Columbus, Nebraska. The physical agility test will be on the same day as testing.

A Civil Service interview for higher scoring candidates will take place on a later date to be determined. Bring DD214 for Veteran Credit.

Pay Range is $29.75 – $43.01 per hour with opportunity for overtime. Offers a competitive benefit package.

Apply at Columbus Community Building, 2500 14 Street, Suite 3, Columbus, NE no later than March 23, 2026.

You may also apply by downloading a city application form from the City of Columbus website, completing it and returning it by fax to , or by email to Tammy Orender, Human Resources Director, nder by the Final date to receive applications. Learn more about the Columbus Police Department at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). It is one of the most professional departments in out-state Nebraska.