Police Promotional Exams Frequently Asked Questions

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Overview

This page provides information about the Police Promotional Exams within the City of Columbus.

Included are questions specific to each promotional exam. The list of questions for each exam is updated throughout the examination process as questions are received. 

Select a section to view frequently asked questions (FAQs) specific to the Police Promotional exams.

Police Sergeant Frequently Asked Questions

This section covers the Police Sergeant Promotional Exam. Questions and answers are added as they are asked through the testing process. Please direct any additional questions you may have to Jerrod Mogan, Personnel Analyst I, Civil Service Commission, Uniformed Testing Center by emailing JAMogan@Columbus.gov.

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Police Lieutenant Frequently Asked Questions

This section covers the Police Lieutenant Promotional Exam. Questions and answers are added as they are asked through the testing process. Please direct any additional questions you may have to Andrew Davis, Personnel Analyst I, Civil Service Commission, Uniformed Testing Center by emailing KenADavis@columbus.gov.

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Police Commander Frequently Asked Questions

This section covers the Police Commander Promotional Exam. Questions and answers are added as they are asked through the testing process. Please direct any additional questions you may have to Chelsea Whims, Personnel Analyst II, Civil Service Commission, Uniformed Testing Center by emailing  CJWhims@Columbus.gov.

Reading List Addendum

3/23/2026

Question: Will there be a reading list addendum for the 2026 Police Commander Exam?

Answer: No, there will be no reading list addendum.

Applications

4/9/2026

Question: How many candidates applied for the 2026 Police Commander Exam?

Answer: The Civil Service Commission received 14 applications.