Columbia City Police

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

🚔 JOIN OUR TEAM! 🚔

We’re looking for dedicated individuals ready to make a difference and serve our community.

📅 The application process is OPEN through September 18!

Don’t miss your opportunity to join our team and build a rewarding career in law enforcement.

Apply today and take the next step toward joining us!

08/21/2026

COME JOIN OUR TEAM
We are accepting applications for lateral and new recruits.
We must receive your application by 3:00 pm on Friday September 18, 2026.
Salary is $64,000 + (after probationary period).

Benefits:
Health, dental and eye insurance.

Health savings account. Currently the City supplements $2000 towards your deductible of $4100 for family, $3400 for individual.

Vacation/Personal/Sick time:
You will receive 4 personal days a year.

You will earn 1 sick day per month.

Vacation is earned as follows:
After 1 year of service – 5 days
After 2 years of service – 10 days (years 2 – 4)
After 5 years of service – 15 days (years 5 – 9)
After 10 years of service – 20 days (years 10 – 14)
After 15 years of service – 25 days

We have a take home car program, extends to adjacent county.

Overtime Pay – paid at time and a half

Longevity Pay

Clothing allowance of $1500.00/year

Walk-in clinic (available to employee and immediate family)

14-16 Paid Holidays (when holiday is worked)

Schedule:
12-hour shifts

Department paid cell phone

Wellness Program

Annual performance evaluation bonuses

Qualifications:
Applicant must have U.S. citizenship.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 40 years of age at the time of appointment.
Applicants must also possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid Indiana Driver's License, must pass a criminal background check, and pass a physical agility test and written test.
Application packets may be picked up at the Columbia City Police Communications Department, 112 S. Chauncey St, or obtained on the department website Applications and Forms page at columbiacitypolice.us.
Applications may be dropped off or mailed to the Columbia City Police Department 112 S. Chauncey St. Columbia City, IN 46725 Att: Gina Conroy
If you are unable to obtain all of the requested documents please submit your application with a note indicating what you are missing and why.
Any questions should be directed to Executive Administrative Assistant Gina Conroy at [email protected].

Physical Agility Standards:
We follow the ILEA physical agility standards. They can be located at:
https://www.in.gov/ilea/physical-fitness-standards/

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08/17/2026

PRESS RELEASE:

08/06/2026

With the first day of school less than a week away, please remember to stop for all school bus stop arms.

08/03/2026

July Stats.

07/06/2026

June Stats.

06/17/2026

Tonight’s festivities have been canceled. An emergency meeting with Old Settlers officers, the fair owners and city officials determined that due to possible severe weather it is in best interest for safety to close for tonight.

We hope to see you tomorrow-Kids day!

Wristbands for unlimited rides from 1-5 for $18.00 and from 6-10:30 $25.00

Tonight’s festivities have been canceled. An emergency meeting with Old Settlers officers, the fair owners and city officials determined that due to possible severe weather it is in best interest for safety to close for tonight.

We hope to see you tomorrow-Kids day!

Wristbands for unlimited rides from 1-5 for $18.00 and from 6-10:30 $25.00

Join us for Old settlers Day registration at Whitley County Historical Society ((108 E. Jefferson St.) 10:00-2:00.
Come see the Old Settlers display created by the Museum staff and register as part of Old Settlers Day.
Awards for the Oldest resident, Longest Continuous resident and Youngest resident will be presented at 7:30 at the stage on the Sourh side of the Courthouse.
All must be present to register and able to sign their name.

Grace Lutheran Church (204 N. Main St) noodle
Lunch 11:00-2:00 and dinner 4:00-7:00
Adults- (12 and older) $15.00
Children (6-11) $6.00
Children 5 and under -Free

Tie dye shirts at 4:00-5:00 sponsored by Running Around Screen Printing at the corner of Van Buren and Main.

The kiddie pedal tractor pull sponsored by More Farm Stores at 5:00 at the corner of Van Buten and Main (new location this year)

Glow Night hot air balloons inflate. 8:00 pm South side of the Courthouse

Music -Whoa Man-Women of Rock.

Looking forward to a great day tomorrow! Stay safe tonight.

06/04/2026

🐾 Reminder to all pet owners! 🐾

To help keep our community safe and enjoyable for everyone, please remember that dogs are required to be on a leash when in public areas, as outlined in City of Columbia City ordinances.

📖 Ordinance 90.03(K) states that an animal must be properly restrained and not at large when off its owner's private property.

📖 Ordinance 96.04(D) states that only leashed dogs or cats are allowed with their handlers on the Blue River Trail. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, and other animals are not permitted on the trail.

Leashing your dog helps protect your pet, other animals, and fellow residents while enjoying parks, sidewalks, trails, and other public spaces.

Thank you for being a responsible pet owner and helping make our community a safer place for all! 🐶❤️