{"id":11121,"date":"2024-04-18T12:01:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T16:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/police\/?page_id=11121"},"modified":"2026-02-07T07:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T12:39:51","slug":"talk-to-a-recruiter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/police\/talk-to-a-recruiter\/","title":{"rendered":"Talk to a Recruiter"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are excited that you are interested in a career with CPD! To make the process as efficient as possible, we’ve compiled answers to some frequently asked questions below. If you still have questions or would like a recruiter to reach out to you, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.<\/span><\/p>\n

We will also be holding a hiring process information at CPD on February 19th at 6 pm. You can get all your questions answered and meet one-on-one with officers afterward.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I become a police officer?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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If you are interested in becoming a police officer, you must first meet the basic requirements<\/a>. If you do meet the basic requirements, please complete our online application<\/a> form during a hiring process. We generally hold two hiring processes each year. If we don\u2019t have an open application, you can complete the form to get notified<\/a> when we are accepting application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the basic requirements to become a police officer?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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To become a police officer with CPD, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n