Established in 1816, the Columbus Division of Police has over 1,800 officers and 300 civilian employees. The Division covers 20 precincts across the greater Columbus metropolitan area, while serving nearly 800,000 residents.
Our primary focus is the safety of those we serve, while treating our residents with respect, dignity, and fairness. The dedicated men and women of the Columbus Division of Police are continuously engaged in community outreach and making sure to put forth the best trained police force in the nation.
POLICE OFFICER SALARY
The Columbus Division of Police offers an attractive wage and benefit package that is competitive with private business and other major police departments.
| 0–12 MONTHS | 12 MONTHS | 24 MONTHS | 36 MONTHS | 48 MONTHS |
| $67,325.99 | $70,485.21 | $73,894.44 | $89,293.45 | $103,134.91 |
Special Duty—Officers have the option of earning extra money by providing security and/or traffic control for private companies (outside of their duty hours) at the rate of $54.00/hour.
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