City of Columbia MO- HR
Columbia, MO, USA
Police Officer – City of Columbia, Missouri Starting Pay: $60,611.20 – $73,881.60 annually ($29.14 – $35.52 per hour) Plus: $1.00/hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking highly motivated, dependable, and community-minded individuals to join our Police Department. As a Columbia Police Officer, you will serve and protect citizens, prevent and investigate crime, and uphold the highest standards of public safety and professionalism.
Salary and Lateral Entry Program
POST Certified Officers: Starting at $60,611.20 annually ($29.14/hour), up to $73,881.60 annually ($35.52/hour).
Shift Differential: $1.00/hour for all hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Lateral Entry Pay: Officers with full-time law enforcement or qualifying military police experience may enter the pay plan based on years of service (up to 10 years). Final...