THE COLUMBIA BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

POLICE OFFICER

The Columbia Borough Police Department is actively seeking applicants for Police Officer(s). Competitive salary and benefits are provided in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Act 120 preferred, but the Department will send new hires needing Act 120 certification to the Police Academy.  Special assignments are available. 

The Next Police Officer testing is scheduled to take place

May 9th, 2026, at 8:00 am Reading, PA

Cost:$50.00

Deadline for application :5/4/2026.

For more information about testing, please email policerecruitment@columbiapa.net. Individuals wishing to apply can also do so by visiting the following link: Lancaster County PA Chiefs of Police Association

PART-TIME CROSSING GUARD

The Columbia Borough Police Department is accepting applications for part-time Crossing Guards.  Pay rate is $17.26/hr.  A HIRING BONUS in the amount of $500.00 will be paid at the end of the school year (June 2026 - contingent upon employee working 90% of scheduled shifts without being late more than 5 shifts).  Applications and complete job description are available at the Columbia Borough Municipal Building, 308 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512 or at www.columbiapa.net. EOE. Please contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735 with any questions.