Roll call for more team members 👮‍

Columbia Police Department

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One of our New Year goals at CPD is to continue building relationships in the communities we serve. I believe these relationships are vital as we do our best to serve the needs of all citizens regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, disability + other various circumstances.

By connecting with citizens, we help remove barriers and biases towards police, and increase opportunities for them to partner with us regarding safety issues or crime tips. Through programs like our Front Porch Roll Call – where officers are present to answer questions about community concerns, provide insight on current crime trends + engage with residents – we have worked collaboratively with citizens in all of our regions to continue building successful and long-lasting relationships.

Looking into 2018, I encourage you to come out to a Front Porch Roll Call, or to take the lead and host one at your home.

Want to join our team? 👮‍

In #Jobs news, we’re hiring. CPD is looking for the best + brightest candidates that we’ll train to become a law enforcement professional with a progressive, nationally accredited police agency.

Perks:

âś” Excellent starting salary + growth potential

âś” Up to $2,500 bonus for certified officers

âś” Comprehensive benefits (health, vision, dental, vacation + sick leave)

âś” Take-home vehicle + residency bonus for officers residing in city limits

âś” Free employee health clinic (no copay with benefits package)

âś” Free gym membership (MUV Fitness & Drew Wellness Center)

âś” Employee mortgage loan program

âś” Tuition reimbursement + education incentive

Interested? Apply.

In closing, I want to share a quote that I hope you’ll find motivational to get you where you want to be in 2018: “You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.” –Marianne Williamson

Until next time, stay safe!

–Skip Holbrook, Police Chief

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