Police Jobs and Careers

The first question to ask is, "Are you emotionally and professionally ready to move up the command ladder?"

Raters are looking for you to connect the dots between your current and past assignments to the next promotional role so you stand out from crowd

The 34-year-old father of two found he had the right experience and maturity for a new career as a police officer

If you want to become one of the best dope cops in your agency, listen up

California is in need of LEOs, and with a total of 509 law enforcement agencies in the state, there are plenty of places to choose from

Each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces has its own law enforcement division

Federal law enforcement can be divided into eight primary divisions

California has raised the age of hire for law enforcement from 18 to 21. Our columnists debate whether age is an effective measure of a candidate's maturity

Maintaining law and order is a big job; our A-Z guide breaks down the roles that get it done

Your duty weapon and backup weapons should be as familiar in your hands as your favorite coffee cup

Veterans share their best advice for new cops looking for an edge

Sworn LEOs are a major part of the criminal justice system, but they certainly aren't the only one

Real-life guidance and insight into successfully navigating the foreseen and unforeseen challenges of working in the criminal justice field

Residents see officers at their local temples, attending community events or on service calls and when they hear them speak Punjabi – it's a game changer

Throughout an officer’s career, they are asked: “Why do you want to be a cop?”