Police Officer - Columbus Police Department

*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.

*Eligibility for waiver of college tuition.

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, July 25, 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, July 25, 2026 at the 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.

Benefits Salary Range is $29.75 - $43.01 Competitive benefit package

Apply at Columbus Community Building, 2500 14 Street, Suite 3, Columbus, NE no later than Monday July 20, 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 402-564-9348, or by email to Tammy Orender, Human Resources Director, at by the application deadline. Learn more about the Columbus Police Department at It is one of the most professional departments in out-state Nebraska.

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