Columbia, MO Police Department Employment Page Welcome to the Personnel Development Unit of the Columbia, Missouri Police Department. If you are interested in becoming a Columbia police officer, you have come to the right place. On this page we will outline for you some of what we have to offer you, in addition to our minimum qualifications.
Testing is conducted six times per year.
If you make the eligibility roster, you can remain there for up to two years. The Columbia Police Department requires that you have completed at least 60 hours of college coursework from an accredited college or university before being eligible to apply for employment. Please do not request an application packet unless you meet this minimum qualification. Accumulated sick leave of 16 days per year. Must be eligible to work in the United States.