Police Jobs & Careers
The Police Careers and Advancement topic page offers expert advice for officers to follow that can enable a steady rise through the ranks.
If complacency can kill us physically, what role does ethical complacency play in ending a police officer’s career?
Citizen police academies are typically offered once a year, free of charge, to civilians 18 and older with no criminal history
How to use recruitment messaging and leverage new technology to attract, hire, onboard and retain top talent
Learn how to walk out of the written test with confidence with these preparation tips
If you feel you are policing in an untenable environment, avoid doing anything rash and irreversible without first considering all your options
Retired Chicago police officer Leatrice Woody’s memoir is a blueprint for law enforcement career success and the importance of love for the job, people and community
When poor practices are modeled, the consequences can be long-lasting; here’s how leadership can step in early to set new officers up for success
From meeting eligibility requirements to finding open law enforcement jobs, here’s what you need to know to start your policing career in the Buckeye State
Prospect Day puts speed, service and human connection at the heart of MPD’s recruitment strategy – and it’s working
Wellness
Read the first five practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you stay sharp, resilient, and in control — no matter what the job throws at you
In partnership with NOAA and the Coast Guard, SCDNR officers patrol nearly 2,900 miles of shoreline to safeguard boaters, wildlife and fisheries
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